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.
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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Population1,739
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Avg Age53
payments
Avg Income£ 40,550 /yr
work
Employed42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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9/10family_restroomFamily
4/10favoriteHealth
3/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
1/10paymentsAffluence
6/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
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
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mapGeographic Location
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
local_bar
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
fastfood
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
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Area Profile: TQ8 · Data under Open Government Licence