Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HE

People

Gender

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

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	26.7%	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%

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	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Higher Ranscombe Road dangerous?

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%.

🔎 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 9HE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (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 Higher Ranscombe Road are based on 66 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 Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HE

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ5 9HE

Average Price
£324,825

Semi-Detached
£433,686

Terraced
£288,538

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Higher Ranscombe Road

Average Price
£330,045

Semi-Detached
£303,002

Terraced
£261,251

Detached
£392,702

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Higher Ranscombe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
46 Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2022-09-23	£427,795
32 Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£290,000	2021-08-12	£320,400
34 Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-06-03	£245,667
46 Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2020-12-11	£289,719
32 Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2018-03-14	£304,041

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ5 9HE

Employment

TQ5 9HE 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 9HE 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	364 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL	3out of 4	750 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH	3out of 4	1,335 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE	2out of 4	1,581 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT	3out of 4	4,522 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	179 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN	4out of 4	3,989 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
Brixham Rugby Club (Bars and Outdoor catering)	Astley Park, Rea Barn Road	491 yd
Captains Cabin	Kings Quay, Bay View Steps	494 yd
The Bay Coffee and Ice Cream Company	Unit 3, Brixham Marina, Berry Head Road	523 yd
Dilly Dally Tearoom	1 King Street	535 yd
Rockfish Brixham	Brixham Fish Market, The Quay	552 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brixham AFC	Wall Park Road	246 yd
Brixham United AFC	Walls Park Fields, Walls Park Road	292 yd
The Mermaid Bar	2 King Street	498 yd
The Prince William	Prince William Quay, Berry Head Road	523 yd
New Quay Inn	8 King Street	529 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seaside Catering Co Ltd	Brixham Rugby Football Club, Astley Park, Rea Barn Road	425 yd
The Dutchy	The Golden Fish Restaurant, 1 The Strand	589 yd
Wongs House	52b Fore Street	622 yd
Rio's Fish and Chips	1 Pump Street	626 yd
Brixham Grill & Fish Bar	27 Fore Street	665 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative	16 Great Rea Road	164 yd
The Co-Operative Foodstore	73-75 Fore Street	591 yd
Tesco	18-22 Fore Street	709 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD	grass pitches	196 yd
Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	264 yd
Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD	swimming pool	286 yd
Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road	grass pitches	291 yd
Brixham Afc Wall Park Road	grass pitches	406 yd
Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD	grass pitches	933 yd
Centry Road DUE SOUTH DUE SOUTH Centrey Road	grass pitches	976 yd
Shoalstone Pool BERRY HEAD ROAD	swimming pool	1,082 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	56.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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