Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

WATERHEAD TERRACE, TQ6 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERHEAD TERRACE, TQ6 0BB.

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
workEmployment
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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ6 0BB's 70% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

TQ6 0BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Waterhead Terrace, 0.9km 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ6 0BB 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 0BB. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 283,750

2 sales · Mean £ 283,750

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

TQ6 0BB has low crime rates — 22 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Kingswear Community Primary School

Good29 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Kingswear Village Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Kingswear Cafe0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kaywana Hall Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton9.0 km
  • Torquay12.1 km
  • Totnes12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterhead Terrace0.0 km
  • Lower Contour Road0.2 km
  • The Creek0.4 km
  • Cemetery0.4 km
  • Cemetery0.4 km