Higher Ranscombe Road is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 9HB is located in the St Peter's with St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 9HA, TQ5 9US, TQ5 9HE, TQ5 9BR, TQ5 9UW, TQ5 9UD, TQ5 9HH, TQ5 9SW, TQ5 9UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ5 9HB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.6% | 50% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.7% | 22.9% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 49.5% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.3% | 38.1% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.6% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 15.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 22.1% | 15% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 36.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 95.7% | 94.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Ranscombe Road was 134.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Higher Ranscombe Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 100th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-01-31 | £600,275 |
| 54 Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2007-07-20 | £519,355 |
| 54 Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2004-06-18 | £442,308 |
TQ5 9HB 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 9HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,596 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 | 270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 4,060 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 Bay Coffee and Ice Cream Company | Unit 3, Brixham Marina, Berry Head Road | 495 yd | |
| Captains Cabin | Kings Quay, Bay View Steps | 513 yd | |
| Dilly Dally Tearoom | 1 King Street | 583 yd | |
| Brixham Rugby Club (Bars and Outdoor catering) | Astley Park, Rea Barn Road | 584 yd | |
| Rockfish Brixham | Brixham Fish Market, The Quay | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham AFC | Wall Park Road | 152 yd | |
| Brixham United AFC | Walls Park Fields, Walls Park Road | 197 yd | |
| The Prince William | Prince William Quay, Berry Head Road | 495 yd | |
| The Mermaid Bar | 2 King Street | 519 yd | |
| New Quay Inn | 8 King Street | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Catering Co Ltd | Brixham Rugby Football Club, Astley Park, Rea Barn Road | 513 yd | |
| The Dutchy | The Golden Fish Restaurant, 1 The Strand | 633 yd | |
| Rio's Fish and Chips | 1 Pump Street | 670 yd | |
| Wongs House | 52b Fore Street | 678 yd | |
| Harbour Bites | 26 The Quay | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 234 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 648 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Brixham Afc Wall Park Road | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 351 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 378 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Centry Road DUE SOUTH DUE SOUTH Centrey Road | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Shoalstone Pool BERRY HEAD ROAD | swimming pool | 993 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.