Dashpers is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 9LJ is located in the Furzeham with Summercombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dashpers, Brixham, TQ5 9LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 9LL, TQ5 9LN, TQ5 9LT, TQ5 9NJ, TQ5 9LX, TQ5 9LY, TQ5 9LS, TQ5 9LW, TQ5 9LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ5 9LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 53.4% | 49.1% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.9% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 9LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 23.9% | 23.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 59% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 6% | -3.7% | 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 | 44.2% | 42.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 38% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 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 | 28.6% | 18.6% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 23.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.9% | 97.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dashpers was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dashpers has the 26th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 186th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuckmere Dashpers, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-06-13 | £241,228 |
| 3 Dashpers, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2023-03-31 | £403,794 |
| 3 Dashpers, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-06 | £424,859 |
| 1 Dashpers, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-07-19 | £303,372 |
| 5 Dashpers, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-03-24 | £210,297 |
TQ5 9LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 958 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,495 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 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Garden | 112-114 Drew Street | 286 yd | |
| The Larder Cafe | 11 Bolton Street | 640 yd | |
| Storm in a Teacup | 4 Bolton Street | 687 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 24-26 Fore Street | 769 yd | |
| The Front Room | Brixham Baptist Church, Market Street | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Elms | 28 Drew Street | 331 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | 108 Drew Street | 347 yd | |
| Brixham Sea Anglers Club | Castor Road | 462 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 65 New Road | 573 yd | |
| The Vigilance | 5 Bolton Street | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Mix | 2-4 Milton Street | 483 yd | |
| Davids Fish And Chip Shop | 64 Bolton Street | 587 yd | |
| Indian Thai | 10 Brewery Lane, Bank Lane | 768 yd | |
| The Strand Bakery | Strand Bakery, Brewery Lane, Bank Lane | 776 yd | |
| The West Country Deli | 45 Fore Street | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 782 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 927 yd | |
| Costcutter | 64-66 Pillar Avenue | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Park HILL VIEW HILL VIEW BAKERS HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Brixham Fitness Centre (Closed) The Old Dairy The Old Dairy St. Marys Road | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 995 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.