Higher Ranscombe Road is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 9HH 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 9HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 9HF, TQ5 9SP, TQ5 9HE, TQ5 9SW, TQ5 9UD, TQ5 9HB, TQ5 9HJ, TQ5 9SN, TQ5 9ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ5 9HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TQ5 9HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 27.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 53.7% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46.9% | 41.2% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 41.2% | 9.5% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.2% | 14.6% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 27.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 97.4% | 98.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 98.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Ranscombe Road was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Higher Ranscombe Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 208th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Walnut Court Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2020-12-10 | £296,591 |
| 1 Walnut Court Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2019-01-15 | £258,442 |
| 9 Walnut Court Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2016-08-25 | £256,364 |
| 10 Walnut Court Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-05-20 | £256,206 |
| 7 Walnut Court Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-11-27 | £223,677 |
TQ5 9HH 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 9HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,447 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 | 100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham Rugby Club (Bars and Outdoor catering) | Astley Park, Rea Barn Road | 401 yd | |
| Captains Cabin | Kings Quay, Bay View Steps | 490 yd | |
| Dilly Dally Tearoom | 1 King Street | 499 yd | |
| Balti Night | 77a Fore Street | 522 yd | |
| Rockfish Brixham | Brixham Fish Market, The Quay | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham AFC | Wall Park Road | 340 yd | |
| Brixham United AFC | Walls Park Fields, Walls Park Road | 386 yd | |
| The Mermaid Bar | 2 King Street | 492 yd | |
| New Quay Inn | 8 King Street | 501 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 83 Fore Street | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Catering Co Ltd | Brixham Rugby Football Club, Astley Park, Rea Barn Road | 344 yd | |
| The Dutchy | The Golden Fish Restaurant, 1 The Strand | 556 yd | |
| Wongs House | 52b Fore Street | 575 yd | |
| Rio's Fish and Chips | 1 Pump Street | 591 yd | |
| Brixham Grill & Fish Bar | 27 Fore Street | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 131 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 543 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 105 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 184 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 200 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Brixham Afc Wall Park Road | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Centry Road DUE SOUTH DUE SOUTH Centrey Road | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.