Windmill Hill is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 9SF 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 Windmill Hill, Brixham, TQ5 9SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 9SQ, TQ5 9YA, TQ5 9RP, TQ5 9SG, TQ5 9DH, TQ5 9SD, TQ5 9SE, TQ5 9DR, TQ5 9HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ5 9SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 57.5% | 52.8% | -4.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 42.5% | 47.2% | 4.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 32% | 27.5% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 42.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 16.4% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 47.2% | 46.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.3% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.3% | 17.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 30.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 98.4% | 92.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 91.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Hill was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% lower than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Hill has the 31st lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 201st lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Windmill Hill, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-07-11 | £439,780 |
| 25 Windmill Hill, Brixham, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-12-11 | £524,051 |
| 12 Windmill Hill, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-11-28 | £347,291 |
| 19 Windmill Hill, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2013-07-10 | £250,548 |
| 23 Windmill Hill, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2012-08-17 | £274,038 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ5 9SF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,963 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 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larder Cafe | 11 Bolton Street | 261 yd | |
| Storm in a Teacup | 4 Bolton Street | 266 yd | |
| Casa Nostra Resturante | 23 Fore Street | 279 yd | |
| Ella's | 35 Fore Street | 283 yd | |
| Castaway Cafe Bar | 39 Fore Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vigilance | 5 Bolton Street | 211 yd | |
| Long Bar | Union Lane | 351 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 83 Fore Street | 442 yd | |
| New Quay Inn | 8 King Street | 447 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 65 New Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davids Fish And Chip Shop | 64 Bolton Street | 120 yd | |
| Brixham Grill & Fish Bar | 27 Fore Street | 281 yd | |
| The West Country Deli | 45 Fore Street | 283 yd | |
| Indian Thai | 10 Brewery Lane, Bank Lane | 314 yd | |
| The Strand Bakery | Strand Bakery, Brewery Lane, Bank Lane | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 298 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 349 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 457 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 327 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Brixham Afc Wall Park Road | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| St Marys Park HILL VIEW HILL VIEW BAKERS HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,023 yd |
| Brixham Fitness Centre (Closed) The Old Dairy The Old Dairy St. Marys Road | health and fitness suite | 1,051 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 | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.