TQ8 8AR is a sought-after residential area on St Dunstans Road, 0.8km from Moulthaven in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ8, TQ8 8AR offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 62 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 83% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M, up 74.8% year-on-year. 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 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00102169 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST DUNSTANS ROAD, TQ8 8AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST DUNSTANS ROAD, TQ8 8AR.
172
62
£ 45,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ8 8AR 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 62, 83% owned. TQ8 8AR is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £1.3M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 74.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ8 8AR. The average age is 61.8. 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
Detached
£ 1,325,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,531,250
Flat
£ 1,153,750
2 sales · Mean £ 1,153,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ8 8AR has low crime rates — 5 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
11 nearby- Winking Prawn0.6 km
- Bibi Life0.8 km
- Captain Morgans0.8 km
- Dick & Wills0.8 km
- RVS Salcombe Luncheon Club0.3 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.9 km
- Bowers Wines0.9 km
- Harbour Confectionery0.9 km
- P W & J Coleman0.9 km
- Salcombe Delicatessen0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ferry Inn0.8 km
- Kings Arms0.8 km
- Salcombe Rugby Football0.3 km
- Victoria Inn0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Salcombe Yawl0.9 km
- The Salcombe Pasty Company0.7 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Devon Road0.1 km
- Shaws Corner0.2 km
- Loring Road0.3 km
- Beadon Cross0.5 km
- Herbert Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ88AR · Data under Open Government Licence