Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

LORING ROAD, TQ8 8BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORING ROAD, TQ8 8BL.

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Population

162

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TQ8 8BL is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 84% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £638k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

TQ8 8BL is a sought-after residential area on Loring Road, 0.4km 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 8BL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 84% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £638k. 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 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00102171 (shared with 15 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 TQ8 8BL. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 565,000

6 sales · Mean £ 556,920

Detached

£ 524,800

2 sales · Mean £ 524,800

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ8 8BL has low crime rates — 23 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 offences15
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Salcombe Church of England Primary School

Good99 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Winking Prawn1.0 km
  • Bibi Life0.5 km
  • Captain Morgans0.5 km
  • Dick & Wills0.5 km
  • Island Street Deli0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.5 km
  • Bowers Wines0.5 km
  • Harbour Confectionery0.5 km
  • P W & J Coleman0.5 km
  • Salcombe Delicatessen0.5 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ferry Inn0.5 km
  • Kings Arms0.5 km
  • Salcombe Rugby Football0.3 km
  • Victoria Inn0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Salcombe Yawl0.5 km
  • The Salcombe Pasty Company0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge19.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Onslow Road0.1 km
  • Onslow Road0.1 km
  • Loring Road0.2 km
  • Herbert Road0.3 km
  • Herbert Road0.3 km