Overgang Brixham, Torbay
48 addresses across 2 postcodes (TQ5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40701519.
- Sales: 69 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £235,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 11, E: 3, F: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Torbay costs £2,470 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 93% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Paignton, about 5.5 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Compass House Medical Centres, about 200 m away.
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 104 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £460,000 | £395,000 | £525,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £277,000 | £225,000 | £364,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | £237,500 | £182,000 | £322,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £180,250 | £163,000 | £197,500 |
| 2016 | 5 | £182,000 | £130,000 | £240,000 |
| 2015 | 6 | £193,305 | £170,000 | £460,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £214,475 | £179,000 | £249,950 |
| 2012 | 5 | £152,000 | £72,000 | £190,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 5 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2024 | LOPES COTTAGE, 15 TQ5 8AP | Other | £460,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 11 TQ5 8AP | Semi-detached | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 34 TQ5 8AP | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 40 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £395,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2021 | SELDOM SEEN, 17A TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £277,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2021 | FLAT 7, CASTLE HOUSE TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £364,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Feb 2021 | 12 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 29 May 2020 | 31 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2019 | LOPES COTTAGE, 15 TQ5 8AP | Other | £325,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Sep 2018 | 33 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £322,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2018 | 13 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2018 | 4 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2018 | FLAT 6, CASTLE HOUSE TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £182,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Nov 2017 | 5 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £197,500 | |
| 7 Jul 2017 | FLAT 3, CASTLE HOUSE TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £163,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Nov 2016 | 24 TQ5 8AP | Semi-detached | £182,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | HOPE COTTAGE, 33A TQ5 8AP | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2016 | 42 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 40 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2016 | 12 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2015 | 10 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2015 | 4 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2015 | 38 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £206,609 | |
| 22 May 2015 | 31 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £248,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2015 | 30 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £460,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2015 | 37 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £174,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2014 | FLAT 7, CASTLE HOUSE TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2013 | THE OLD SAIL LOFT, 17 TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £249,950 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 2013 | SELDOM SEEN, 17A TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £179,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Dec 2012 | 38 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £157,500 | |
| 18 Sep 2012 | MIDSHIPS, 17B TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jul 2012 | FLAT 5, CASTLE HOUSE TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £102,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2012 | 5 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2012 | HOPE COTTAGE, 33A TQ5 8AP | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2011 | FLAT 6, CASTLE HOUSE TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £97,500 | |
| 22 Oct 2010 | SELDOM SEEN, 17A TQ5 8AP | Detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Apr 2010 | 7 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2009 | 32 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2007 | 33 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £299,950 | |
| 19 Dec 2006 | 5 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £162,500 | |
| 22 Jun 2006 | FLAT 6, CASTLE HOUSE TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | |
| 25 May 2006 | 37 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2006 | 7 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £127,500 | |
| 4 Nov 2004 | 7 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 2 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2003 | FLAT 4, CASTLE HOUSE TQ5 8AP | Flat or maisonette | £76,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 2003 | SELDOM SEEN, 17A TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 6 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £137,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2003 | 33 TQ5 8AP | Terraced | £190,000 |
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (4). Built: before 1900 (13); 1900-1929 (6); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- 2, Overgang
- 3 Custom Court, Overgang
- 10, Overgang
- 12, Overgang
- 17, Overgang
- 17b, Overgang
- 24, Overgang
- 32, Overgang
- 35, Overgang
- 36, Overgang
- 37, Overgang
- 38, Overgang
- 40, Overgang
- Flat 3 Castle House, Overgang
- Flat 4 Castle House, Overgang
- Flat 5 Castle House, Overgang
- Flat 7 Castle House, Overgang
- Gull Haven, Overgang
- Hope Cottage, 33a, Overgang
- Overgang House, Overgang
- White Cottage, Overgang
Council tax
What each band costs in Torbay in 2026-27: Band D £2,470 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,647 | £1,921 | £2,196 | £2,470 | £3,019 | £3,568 | £4,117 | £4,941 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (30% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Brixham Town (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 6.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 11-14, OVERGANG, grade II
- 33, OVERGANG, grade II
- CASTLE COTTAGE, grade II
- CROWN AND ANCHOR PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
- RETAINING WALL TO PATH FRONTING CUSTOM HOUSE RETAINING WALL TO PATH FRONTING KELVIN COURT RETAINING WALL TO PATH FRONTING NOS 11-17 OVERGANG, grade II
- SPRAT AND MACKEREL PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Oxen Cove & Freshwater Quarry, Brixham: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Northcliff Hotel, North Furzeham Road, Brixham: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Torbay Industrial Estate, New Road, Brixham: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Jewson, New Road, Brixham: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 74 New Road, Brixham: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Brixham Police Station, Rea Barn Road, Brixham: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Brixham Police Station, Rea Barn Road, Brixham: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 48 addresses are between 4 m and 25 m above sea level (16 m on average); the ground rises about 21 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ5 8AP | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| TQ5 8GA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Torre 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Quay Brixham Harbour | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Brixham Ferry Landing | 70 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brixham Oxen Cove Car Park | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 38.1 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 112 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Compass House Medical Centres | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brixham Dental Practice Limited | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Brixham Hospital | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Brixham Police Station | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spar - Fore Street Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.5 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,520 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Windmill Hill Cave, Brixham, a scheduled monument, 410 m (0.3 miles) south. 118 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Cave, Brixham | Scheduled monument | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| World War II Emergency Coastal Battery and remains of a Victorian practice battery, at Battery Gardens | Scheduled monument | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Ashhole Cavern | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Lupton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oxen Cove | Tidal water | 270 m north |
| Battery Grounds | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Breakwater Beach | Beach | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Southdown Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Sugar Loaf Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Mill Point | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 45 | 48 |
3 of the street's 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Torbay: see them on the Torbay page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 200 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brixham College | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham Fish Restaurant and Cabin TQ5 8AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| The Crown and Anchor TQ5 8AW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 30 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2021 |
| Ollie's Ice Cream TQ5 8AW | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Beamers TQ5 8AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tides Restaurant TQ5 8AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Mambos TQ5 8AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Harbour Gifts TQ5 8AW | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Stones News TQ5 8AW | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| The Big Scoop TQ5 8AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Manana TQ5 8AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Go Boat Trips TQ5 8AW | Mobile caterer | 50 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Crusoe's Restaurant TQ5 8AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Eventide on the Quay TQ5 8AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Jun 2026 |
| The Old Market House TQ5 8AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Claws TQ5 8AW | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pump Street (18); On or near The Strand (18); On or near Supermarket (16); On or near Higher Street (6); On or near New Quay Lane (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Overgang · The Quay · Middle Street · North Furzeham Road · Harbour View Close · Higher Street · Ropewalk Hill · The Strand · Prospect Road · Higher Furzeham Road · Furze Lane · Overgang Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.