New Road is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 8PD is located in the Furzeham with Summercombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 8NE, TQ5 8HE, TQ5 8NF, TQ5 8NB, TQ5 8NL, TQ5 8NP, TQ5 8HA, TQ5 8HF, TQ5 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ5 8PD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49.1% | 47.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 26.9% | 31.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 36.4% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 22.5% | 21.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 9.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 (69.4%) 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 | 28% | 34.7% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 47.4% | 34.7% | -12.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 20.8% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 30% | 19.6% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 23.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 94.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 93.1% | 93% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.6% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 114.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 134th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Prince William Court New Road, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2025-09-16 | £87,000 |
| 4 Prince William Court New Road, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2021-12-22 | £99,985 |
| 4 Prince William Court New Road, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-04-04 | £101,786 |
| 16 Prince William Court New Road, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-02-01 | £113,397 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ5 8PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,509 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 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,979 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 | 232 yd | |
| Storm in a Teacup | 4 Bolton Street | 259 yd | |
| The Front Room | Brixham Baptist Church, Market Street | 269 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 24-26 Fore Street | 309 yd | |
| Whitstable Baptist Church | Baptist Church, Middle Wall | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 65 New Road | 57 yd | |
| The Vigilance | 5 Bolton Street | 268 yd | |
| Long Bar | Union Lane | 382 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 83 Fore Street | 587 yd | |
| Brixham Catering @ Brixham Cricket Club | Brixham Cricket Club, Northfields Lane | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Thai | 10 Brewery Lane, Bank Lane | 301 yd | |
| The Strand Bakery | Strand Bakery, Brewery Lane, Bank Lane | 308 yd | |
| Lucky Boat | 8 Middle Street | 324 yd | |
| Davids Fish And Chip Shop | 64 Bolton Street | 359 yd | |
| The West Country Deli | 45 Fore Street | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 243 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 329 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 490 yd | |
| Costcutter | 64-66 Pillar Avenue | 698 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Brixham Cricket Club BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB NORTH BOUNDARY ROAD | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| St Marys Park HILL VIEW HILL VIEW BAKERS HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.