TQ6 0AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lower Contour Road, 0.6km from Kingswear in Kingswear. Administratively it sits within Dartmouth & East Dart ward and the Totnes constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ6 0AL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £612k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ6 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00102058 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER CONTOUR ROAD, TQ6 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER CONTOUR ROAD, TQ6 0AL.
234
58
£ 47,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ6 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 58, 88% owned. TQ6 0AL is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £612k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ6 0AL. The average age is 58.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 840,000
2 sales · Mean £ 840,000
Flat
£ 360,000
14 sales · Mean £ 373,375
Terraced
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 393,333
Detached
£ 1,275,000
6 sales · Mean £ 1,145,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ6 0AL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingswear Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Kingswear Village Stores0.5 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.9 km
- Cornish Bakery0.8 km
- Dartmouth Ice Cream Company0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Waterfront House0.8 km
- Charity House - B & B1.0 km
- Cherubs Nest0.9 km
- Kaywana Hall Ltd0.6 km
- Royal Castle Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dartmouth Angling & Boating Club0.9 km
- Dartmouth Arms0.9 km
- The Ship Inn0.5 km
- Bellinis Bar0.8 km
- George And Dragon0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bayards Cove Inn0.9 km
- Bushells Riverside0.9 km
- Dartmouth Yacht Club Catering0.8 km
- Kingswear Cafe0.6 km
- Andria0.9 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Rockfish Takeaway0.9 km
- Crab Shell0.8 km
- Saveurs... Limited1.0 km
- Tsang's Restaurant0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton9.3 km
- Torquay12.3 km
- Totnes12.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Creek0.1 km
- Banjo0.3 km
- Waterhead Terrace0.3 km
- Lower Contour Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ60AL · Data under Open Government Licence