Penn Lane, Brixham, TQ5 9NP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ5 9NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.4%	53.8%	-1.6%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	44.6%	46.2%	1.6%	49.0%	-2.8%

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	27%	33.6%	6.6%	37.9%	-4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	39.2%	37.2%	-2.0%	44.2%	-7.0%
Separated	4.4%	3.6%	-0.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	17.6%	13.5%	-4.1%	9.1%	4.4%
Widowed	11.8%	12.1%	0.3%	6.1%	6.0%

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	37.9%	40.4%	2.5%	48.4%	-8.0%
Good health	32.9%	37.1%	4.2%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	22.5%	16.9%	-5.6%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	6.3%	4.5%	-1.8%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.9%	26.3%	-1.6%	18.2%	8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	11.6%	-0.2%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	12.9%	-5.7%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	6.7%	1.3%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	17.9%	7.1%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	17.2%	21%	3.8%	33.8%	-12.8%
Other	8.3%	3.6%	-4.7%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	98.3%	96.2%	-2.1%	81.4%	14.8%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	95.8%	96.3%	0.5%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	96.6%	1.2%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	3%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.2%	76.7%	-1.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	24.4%	13.5%	10.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.5%	37.2%	14.3%
Christian	40.6%	46.2%	-5.6%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Penn Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penn Lane was 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% lower than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Penn Lane has the 29th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 218th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TQ5 9NP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Penn Lane are based on 54 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 Penn Lane, Brixham, TQ5 9NP

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ5 9NP

Average Price
£239,278

Semi-Detached
£253,829

Terraced
£213,247

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£148,896

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Penn Lane

Average Price
£277,841

Semi-Detached
£228,863

Terraced
£209,671

Detached
£330,326

Flats/Maisonettes
£140,392

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Penn LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Penn Lane, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£128,500	2025-07-25	£130,575
7B Penn Lane, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£141,000	2021-06-18	£143,901
3 Penn Lane, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2020-08-21	£193,289
14 Penn Lane, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2018-12-10	£288,587
5 Penn Lane, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2017-08-11	£269,330

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ5 9NP

Employment

TQ5 9NP 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 9NP 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	73
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Other	3
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Construction	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Education	8
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH	3out of 4	414 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF	- not rated	599 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE	2out of 4	665 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL	3out of 4	932 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT	3out of 4	3,890 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	755 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN	4out of 4	3,401 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
Ming Garden	112-114 Drew Street	399 yd
Brixham Rugby Club (Bars and Outdoor catering)	Astley Park, Rea Barn Road	457 yd
The Larder Cafe	11 Bolton Street	599 yd
Storm in a Teacup	4 Bolton Street	635 yd
Rafters Refreshments	South Bay Park, St Marys Road	687 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Three Elms	28 Drew Street	95 yd
Brixham Sea Anglers Club	Castor Road	148 yd
The Bell Inn	108 Drew Street	513 yd
The Vigilance	5 Bolton Street	549 yd
The Golden Lion	65 New Road	712 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Davids Fish And Chip Shop	64 Bolton Street	459 yd
Seaside Catering Co Ltd	Brixham Rugby Football Club, Astley Park, Rea Barn Road	559 yd
Bombay Mix	2-4 Milton Street	699 yd
Brixham Grill & Fish Bar	27 Fore Street	711 yd
The West Country Deli	45 Fore Street	712 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	18-22 Fore Street	711 yd
Sainsbury's	76 New Road	711 yd
The Co-Operative Foodstore	73-75 Fore Street	804 yd
The Co-operative	16 Great Rea Road	842 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Marys Park HILL VIEW HILL VIEW BAKERS HILL	grass pitches, tennis courts	587 yd
Brixham Fitness Centre (Closed) The Old Dairy The Old Dairy St. Marys Road	health and fitness suite	604 yd
Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD	swimming pool	653 yd
Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road	grass pitches	671 yd
Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	707 yd
Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD	grass pitches	734 yd
Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD	grass pitches	1,048 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ5 9NP