Town Pop. 18,039

Living in Brixham: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brixham scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 59/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 44/100 versus a median of 67/100.

On the national picture that lands Brixham in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
70 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 584 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 182 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 138 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Other theft 81 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Public order 81 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 196 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Market Street 58 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 48 crimes
  3. 3 Union Lane 38 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
80
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
36
7 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Galmpton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Brixham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Eden Park Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brixham CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Furzeham Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital5.6 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)21.8 mi
Derriford Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,256 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
54
Full fibre (FTTP)84.2%
available across Torbay
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 571 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate43.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.7%Unemployed2.6%Retired40.1%Student2.5%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.3%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary28.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership73.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Torbay · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
59
Paignton 3.5 mi
Torquay 4.9 mi
Torre 5.7 mi
J31 M5 19.8 mi
J31 M5 20.1 mi
J30 M5 22 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Ample 26
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 39
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 74
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 143
Detached £405,000 49
Semi-detached £271,000 30
Terraced £240,000 41
Flat / Maisonette £190,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£138k £273k £411k £546k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Dittisham 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kingswear 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Paignton 61 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dartmouth 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gabriel 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Collaton St Mary 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Marldon 55 5.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Fleming 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
Torquay 56 6.0 mi away ⇄
Blackawton 32 7.1 mi away ⇄
Strete 37 7.3 mi away ⇄
Totnes 52 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brixham a nice place to live?

Brixham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brixham is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brixham?

Brixham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 1,262 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brixham?

Among the top-rated schools in Brixham are Galmpton Church of England Primary School, Brixham Church of England Primary School and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Brixham in total.

What are house prices like in Brixham?

The current median house price in Brixham is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000, semi-detached £271,000, terraced £240,000, flat £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 143 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Brixham in context

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Postcode districts in Brixham

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