TQ8 8BG is a sought-after residential area on Bonaventure Road, 0.3km from Salcombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ8, TQ8 8BG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 63 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 86% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 54.6% 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 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00102174 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BONAVENTURE ROAD, TQ8 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BONAVENTURE ROAD, TQ8 8BG.
144
63
£ 45,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ8 8BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Average age 63, 86% owned. TQ8 8BG is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £1.1M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 54.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ8 8BG. The average age is 63.1. 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
Detached
£ 1,200,000
11 sales · Mean £ 1,336,000
Flat
£ 560,000
3 sales · Mean £ 476,666
Semi-Detached
£ 1,505,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,505,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ8 8BG has low crime rates — 21 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
Salcombe Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.3 km
- Bowers Wines0.4 km
- Harbour Confectionery0.4 km
- P W & J Coleman0.4 km
- Salcombe Delicatessen0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ferry Inn0.3 km
- Kings Arms0.3 km
- Salcombe Rugby Football0.4 km
- Victoria Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bibi Life0.3 km
- Captain Morgans0.3 km
- Dick & Wills0.3 km
- Island Street Deli0.5 km
- RVS Salcombe Luncheon Club0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Salcombe Yawl0.4 km
- The Salcombe Pasty Company0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Herbert Road0.1 km
- Herbert Road0.2 km
- Devon Court0.2 km
- Devon Court0.2 km
- Loring Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ88BG · Data under Open Government Licence