St Marys Close is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 9QU 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 St Marys Close, Brixham, TQ5 9QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 9QZ, TQ5 9QT, TQ5 9QY, TQ5 9QX, TQ5 0AD, TQ5 0BP, TQ5 9QS, TQ5 0BX, TQ5 0AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ5 9QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 21.1% | 25.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 52.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 46% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.2% | 14.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 28.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.2% | 97.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Close was 82.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 178th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 St Marys Close, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-12-12 | £268,854 |
| 10 St Marys Close, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2023-09-29 | £276,280 |
| 7 St Marys Close, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-03-30 | £325,050 |
| 12 St Marys Close, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2020-12-12 | £416,782 |
| 12 St Marys Close, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-04-09 | £419,793 |
TQ5 9QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | - not rated | 342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Junior School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | - not rated | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | - not rated | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham College Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | 2out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham College Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | - not rated | 3,281 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gramercy Hall School Churston Ferrers , TQ5 0HR | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 362 yd | |
| Rafters Refreshments | South Bay Park, St Marys Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | 108 Drew Street | 264 yd | |
| The Three Elms | 28 Drew Street | 647 yd | |
| Brixham Sea Anglers Club | Castor Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Mix | 2-4 Milton Street | 172 yd | |
| Fishionados | 10 Summercourt Way | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Park HILL VIEW HILL VIEW BAKERS HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 154 yd |
| Brixham Fitness Centre (Closed) The Old Dairy The Old Dairy St. Marys Road | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Mayfield School (Chestnut Centre) ROWAN WAY | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.