Area Analysis South Hams, South West

TQ8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TQ8 postcode area.

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Population

1,739

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 40,550 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

TQ8 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £525k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £525k. Property prices are trending down 46.2% year-on-year.

home £525,333 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ8 is a postcode district in South Hams, South West, covering 178 active and 35 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TQ8 (28%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside an urban area with many older residents in social or council housing (23%). A further 17% of the district is made up of a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes TQ8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TQ8 are around £525k, down 46.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across TQ8 is moderate at 96 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 53 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TQ8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour31
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Salcombe Church of England Primary School

Good99 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Habour Beach Club
  • South Sands Hotel
  • Salcombe Harbour Hotel
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ferry Inn
  • Kings Arms
  • Salcombe Rugby Football
  • Victoria Inn
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Boatswains Brasserie
  • Bo's Beach Cafe
  • Crab Shed Salcombe
  • Gara Rock Restaurant
  • Venus Cafe East Portlemouth
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Salcombe
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Salcombe Yawl
  • The Salcombe Pasty Company
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • P W & J Coleman
  • Salcombe Delicatessen
  • Salcombe Fishmongers
  • Sea N Shore Ltd
  • Spar
  • + 10 more