Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

HIGHER CONTOUR ROAD, TQ6 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER CONTOUR ROAD, TQ6 0DE.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ6 0DE 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 88% owned. TQ6 0DE is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £1.0M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 42.9% year-on-year.

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

TQ6 0DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Higher Contour Road, 0.6km from Kingswear in Kingswear. Administratively it sits within Dartmouth & East Dart ward and the Totnes constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ6 0DE is 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 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M, up 42.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ6 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00102058 (shared with 31 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 TQ6 0DE. The average age is 58.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 800,000

7 sales · Mean £ 930,714

Flat

£ 432,500

2 sales · Mean £ 432,500

Semi-Detached

£ 474,452

2 sales · Mean £ 474,452

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

TQ6 0DE has low crime rates — 19 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 offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Kingswear Community Primary School

Good29 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Kingswear Village Stores0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Cornish Bakery0.9 km
  • Dartmouth Ice Cream Company1.0 km
  • Edward's Fudge Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Waterfront House0.9 km
  • Cherubs Nest1.0 km
  • Kaywana Hall Ltd0.6 km
  • Royal Castle Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Dartmouth Angling & Boating Club0.9 km
  • Dartmouth Arms0.9 km
  • The Ship Inn0.6 km
  • Bellinis Bar0.9 km
  • George And Dragon1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Bayards Cove Inn0.9 km
  • Bushells Riverside0.9 km
  • Dartmouth Yacht Club Catering0.9 km
  • Kingswear Cafe0.6 km
  • Andria0.9 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Rockfish Takeaway0.9 km
  • Crab Shell0.9 km
  • Tsang's Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton9.3 km
  • Torquay12.3 km
  • Totnes12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Creek0.1 km
  • Waterhead Terrace0.3 km
  • Lower Contour Road0.3 km
  • Banjo0.4 km