Penpethy Road is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 8NN is located in the Furzeham with Summercombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penpethy Road, Brixham, TQ5 8NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 8NP, TQ5 8NJ, TQ5 8NT, TQ5 8NW, TQ5 8NL, TQ5 8NX, TQ5 8NY, TQ5 8RR, TQ5 8NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ5 8NN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 32.5% | 35.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 40.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 15% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 36.6% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 31.3% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 21% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 18.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 14.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 9.1% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 21.8% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98% | 97.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 94.3% | 96.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 97.3% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penpethy Road was 182.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.6% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penpethy Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 57th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Penpethy Road, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-03-31 | £322,561 |
| 11 Penpethy Road, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-02-18 | £331,441 |
| Garage 1 Penpethy Road, Brixham, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £19,000 | 2021-10-12 | £19,107 |
| Wedgewood Penpethy Road, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2019-08-02 | £518,443 |
| 2 Penpethy Road, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2019-03-22 | £349,055 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ5 8NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham College Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larder Cafe | 11 Bolton Street | 483 yd | |
| The Front Room | Brixham Baptist Church, Market Street | 501 yd | |
| Storm in a Teacup | 4 Bolton Street | 509 yd | |
| Whitstable Baptist Church | Baptist Church, Middle Wall | 540 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 24-26 Fore Street | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 65 New Road | 194 yd | |
| The Vigilance | 5 Bolton Street | 516 yd | |
| Brixham Catering @ Brixham Cricket Club | Brixham Cricket Club, Northfields Lane | 554 yd | |
| Long Bar | Union Lane | 614 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 83 Fore Street | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Thai | 10 Brewery Lane, Bank Lane | 541 yd | |
| Lucky Boat | 8 Middle Street | 547 yd | |
| The Strand Bakery | Strand Bakery, Brewery Lane, Bank Lane | 547 yd | |
| Davids Fish And Chip Shop | 64 Bolton Street | 598 yd | |
| The West Country Deli | 45 Fore Street | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 142 yd | |
| Costcutter | 64-66 Pillar Avenue | 500 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 571 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Brixham Cricket Club BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB NORTH BOUNDARY ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| St Marys Park HILL VIEW HILL VIEW BAKERS HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,068 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.