Temperance Place is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 9TR 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 Temperance Place, Brixham, TQ5 9TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 9TP, TQ5 9TE, TQ5 9RZ, TQ5 9SY, TQ5 9SX, TQ5 9TW, TQ5 8AJ, TQ5 9TF, TQ5 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ5 9TR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 27.8% | 25.5% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 42% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 15.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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% | 39% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.4% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 15.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 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 | 23.3% | 13.5% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 19.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 32.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 92.6% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 89.7% | 90.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 89.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Temperance Place was 95.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Temperance Place has the 14th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 159th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Temperance Place, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-12-02 | £178,101 |
| Seahorses, 25 Temperance Place, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2022-06-15 | £271,710 |
| Amethyst Cottage, 4 Temperance Place, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-06-09 | £284,750 |
| 6 Temperance Place, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2020-12-03 | £238,720 |
| Anchor Cottage, 13 Temperance Place, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2020-11-25 | £285,268 |
TQ5 9TR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ5 9TR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,053 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 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilly Dally Tearoom | 1 King Street | 49 yd | |
| Balti Night | 77a Fore Street | 61 yd | |
| Simply Fish | 68-74 Fore Street | 92 yd | |
| Rockfish Brixham | Brixham Fish Market, The Quay | 93 yd | |
| The Old Coaching Inn | 61 Fore Street | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Quay Inn | 8 King Street | 86 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 83 Fore Street | 92 yd | |
| The Mermaid Bar | 2 King Street | 194 yd | |
| Long Bar | Union Lane | 204 yd | |
| Sprat and Mackerel | 24 The Quay | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dutchy | The Golden Fish Restaurant, 1 The Strand | 103 yd | |
| Wongs House | 52b Fore Street | 120 yd | |
| Rio's Fish and Chips | 1 Pump Street | 133 yd | |
| Brixham Grill & Fish Bar | 27 Fore Street | 205 yd | |
| The West Country Deli | 45 Fore Street | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 92 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 246 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 341 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 814 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 | 314 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Brixham Afc Wall Park Road | grass pitches | 783 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 | 29.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 29.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 29.4% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.