Vicarage Close, Brixham, TQ5 8JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ5 8JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	49.4%	-0.4%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	50.2%	50.6%	0.4%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.9%	25.1%	2.2%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	50%	45.5%	-4.5%	44.2%	1.3%
Married: Same sex	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.9%	3.3%	1.4%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	18.6%	15.6%	-3.0%	9.1%	6.5%
Widowed	5.7%	9.5%	3.8%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39%	33.1%	-5.9%	48.4%	-15.3%
Good health	34.7%	41.1%	6.4%	33.6%	7.5%
Fair health	18.3%	15.7%	-2.6%	12.7%	3.0%
Bad health	6.8%	6.4%	-0.4%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	1.2%	3.8%	2.6%	1.2%	2.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.6%	19.6%	-9.0%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	10.3%	-2.1%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	17.3%	-0.8%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	9.8%	3.6%	5.3%	4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	15.4%	4.0%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	23.4%	6.3%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	6.2%	4.2%	-2.0%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.4%	96.2%	-2.2%	81.4%	14.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96%	96.2%	0.2%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	2.4%	2.1%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	96.2%	1.4%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	1.2%	3.8%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.2%	76.7%	-0.5%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	21.3%	13.5%	7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38%	37.2%	0.8%
Christian	51.7%	46.2%	5.5%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	9.8%	6.0%	3.8%

Safety

Is Vicarage Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Close was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Vicarage Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 180th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TQ5 8JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Vicarage Close are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torbay.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Vicarage Close, Brixham, TQ5 8JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ5 8JQ

Average Price
£220,534

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£220,534

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vicarage Close

Average Price
£207,598

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£207,598

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vicarage CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Vicarage Close, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-01-26	£253,188
11 Vicarage Close, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2017-08-22	£220,785
12 Vicarage Close, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£128,000	2015-08-04	£186,435
4 Vicarage Close, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£133,000	2013-05-09	£216,963
9 Vicarage Close, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2008-11-17	£227,986

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ5 8JQ

Employment

TQ5 8JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ5 8JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	81
Full-Time Employee	49
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	11
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL	3out of 4	468 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH	3out of 4	981 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF	- not rated	1,028 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE	2out of 4	1,090 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT	3out of 4	3,428 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brixham College Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF	3out of 4	1,043 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN	4out of 4	2,891 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Front Room	Brixham Baptist Church, Market Street	316 yd
The Larder Cafe	11 Bolton Street	338 yd
Storm in a Teacup	4 Bolton Street	350 yd
Whitstable Baptist Church	Baptist Church, Middle Wall	354 yd
The Curious Kitchen Brixham	14-16 Middle Street	369 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Lion	65 New Road	120 yd
The Vigilance	5 Bolton Street	384 yd
Long Bar	Union Lane	425 yd
Brixham Catering @ Brixham Cricket Club	Brixham Cricket Club, Northfields Lane	481 yd
The Blue Anchor	83 Fore Street	620 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lucky Boat	8 Middle Street	355 yd
Indian Thai	10 Brewery Lane, Bank Lane	362 yd
The Strand Bakery	Strand Bakery, Brewery Lane, Bank Lane	367 yd
The West Country Deli	45 Fore Street	433 yd
Brixham Grill & Fish Bar	27 Fore Street	437 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	76 New Road	275 yd
Tesco	18-22 Fore Street	392 yd
The Co-Operative Foodstore	73-75 Fore Street	538 yd
Costcutter	64-66 Pillar Avenue	570 yd
The Co-operative	16 Great Rea Road	938 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD	grass pitches	415 yd
Brixham Cricket Club BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB NORTH BOUNDARY ROAD	grass pitches	836 yd
Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	849 yd
Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD	grass pitches	938 yd
Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD	swimming pool	1,009 yd
Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road	grass pitches	1,052 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	27.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TQ5 8JQ