TQ6 0BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Beacon Lane, 0.3km from Kingswear in Kingswear. Administratively it sits within Dartmouth & East Dart ward and the Totnes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ6, TQ6 0BU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 76% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.8M.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ6 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00102059 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACON LANE, TQ6 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON LANE, TQ6 0BU.
186
60
£ 47,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ6 0BU 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
TQ6 0BU is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 76% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £2.8M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ6 0BU. The average age is 59.8. 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
£ 2,775,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,775,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ6 0BU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingswear Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Dartmouth Castle0.6 km
- English Heritage0.6 km
- Kingswear Village Stores0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Waterfront House0.7 km
- Browns Hotel1.0 km
- Charity House - B & B0.9 km
- Cherubs Nest0.8 km
- Royal Castle Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dartmouth Angling & Boating Club0.7 km
- Dartmouth Arms0.7 km
- The Ship Inn0.3 km
- Bellinis Bar0.7 km
- George And Dragon1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bayards Cove Inn0.7 km
- Bushells Riverside0.7 km
- Dartmouth Yacht Club Catering0.7 km
- Kingswear Cafe0.3 km
- Andria0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Rockfish Takeaway0.7 km
- Crab Shell0.8 km
- Saveurs... Limited1.0 km
- Tsang's Restaurant0.8 km
- Vinos Pizzeria & Grill1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton9.7 km
- Torquay12.8 km
- Totnes13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Banjo0.3 km
- Kingswear (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway)0.3 km
- Kingswear (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway)0.3 km
- Kingswear (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway)0.3 km
- Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminal0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ60BU · Data under Open Government Licence