TQ8 8AL is a sought-after residential area on St Dunstans Road, 0.6km from Shadycombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ8, TQ8 8AL offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ8 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00102172 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST DUNSTANS ROAD, TQ8 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST DUNSTANS ROAD, TQ8 8AL.
263
46
£ 45,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ8 8AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
TQ8 8AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £350k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ8 8AL. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 272,500
2 sales · Mean £ 272,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ8 8AL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Salcombe Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Winking Prawn0.8 km
- Bibi Life0.7 km
- Captain Morgans0.7 km
- Dick & Wills0.7 km
- Island Street Deli0.8 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.7 km
- Bowers Wines0.7 km
- Harbour Confectionery0.7 km
- P W & J Coleman0.7 km
- Salcombe Delicatessen0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ferry Inn0.7 km
- Kings Arms0.7 km
- Salcombe Rugby Football0.0 km
- Victoria Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Salcombe Yawl0.7 km
- The Salcombe Pasty Company0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Beadon Cross0.2 km
- Beadon Cross0.2 km
- Onslow Road0.3 km
- Onslow Road0.3 km
- Loring Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ88AL · Data under Open Government Licence