Parkham Road, Brixham, TQ5 9BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ5 9BU 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%

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	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%

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.

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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Parkham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkham Road was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Parkham Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 112th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.8%.

🔎 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 9BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Parkham Road are based on 75 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 Parkham Road, Brixham, TQ5 9BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ5 9BU

Average Price
£402,311

Semi-Detached
£560,626

Terraced
£375,860

Detached
£671,578

Flats/Maisonettes
£170,310

Other
£330,680

Estimated Average Property Prices for Parkham Road

Average Price
£283,933

Semi-Detached
£487,987

Terraced
£326,611

Detached
£648,102

Flats/Maisonettes
£115,328

Other
£276,952

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Parkham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Corner House Parkham Road, Brixham, Torbay Other, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-07-31	£201,142
Springwood Parkham Road, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£730,000	2025-01-17	£728,447
Corner House Parkham Road, Brixham, Torbay Other, an established residential building	£70,000	2025-01-15	£67,325
Fernleigh, 7 Parkham Road, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£663,000	2024-02-29	£665,127
Garden Flat Rozel Parkham Road, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£189,375	2023-07-31	£174,701

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ5 9BU

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ5 9BU 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	484 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL	- not rated	484 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF	- not rated	622 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF	3out of 4	622 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eden Park Infants' and Nursery School Drew Street , TQ5 9LA	- not rated	695 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brixham College Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF	2out of 4	675 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brixham College Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF	- not rated	675 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN	3out of 4	3,245 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN	- not rated	3,245 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gramercy Hall School Churston Ferrers , TQ5 0HR	- not rated	2,359 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clennon Valley C.O.YMCA Dartmouth Road , TQ4 6NX	- not rated	4,988 yd	Pupil referral unit	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 Larder Cafe	11 Bolton Street	96 yd
Storm in a Teacup	4 Bolton Street	142 yd
The Front Room	Brixham Baptist Church, Market Street	221 yd
Costa Coffee	24-26 Fore Street	221 yd
Whitstable Baptist Church	Baptist Church, Middle Wall	249 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Vigilance	5 Bolton Street	102 yd
The Golden Lion	65 New Road	230 yd
Long Bar	Union Lane	308 yd
The Blue Anchor	83 Fore Street	502 yd
New Quay Inn	8 King Street	530 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Davids Fish And Chip Shop	64 Bolton Street	180 yd
Indian Thai	10 Brewery Lane, Bank Lane	219 yd
The Strand Bakery	Strand Bakery, Brewery Lane, Bank Lane	228 yd
The West Country Deli	45 Fore Street	265 yd
Brixham Grill & Fish Bar	27 Fore Street	267 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	18-22 Fore Street	237 yd
Sainsbury's	76 New Road	371 yd
The Co-Operative Foodstore	73-75 Fore Street	394 yd
The Co-operative	16 Great Rea Road	704 yd
Costcutter	64-66 Pillar Avenue	875 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD	grass pitches	511 yd
Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	593 yd
Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD	grass pitches	676 yd
Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD	swimming pool	721 yd
Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road	grass pitches	762 yd
St Marys Park HILL VIEW HILL VIEW BAKERS HILL	grass pitches, tennis courts	995 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	87.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.1%

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	66.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ5 9BU