Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

HIGHER CONTOUR ROAD, TQ6 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER CONTOUR ROAD, TQ6 0AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

204

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 50, TQ6 0AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £337k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ6 0AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Higher Contour Road, 1.0km from Kingswear in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Dartmouth & East Dart ward and the Totnes constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ6 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00102062 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ6 0AY. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 337,500

2 sales · Mean £ 337,500

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

TQ6 0AY has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Kingswear Community Primary School

Good29 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Kingswear Village Stores0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Kingswear Cafe0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kaywana Hall Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton9.0 km
  • Torquay12.0 km
  • Totnes12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterhead Terrace0.1 km
  • Lower Contour Road0.2 km
  • Cemetery0.3 km
  • Cemetery0.3 km
  • The Creek0.5 km