Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

WOOD LANE, TQ6 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LANE, TQ6 0DP.

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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 0DP 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

TQ6 0DP is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £788k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 32.7% year-on-year.

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

TQ6 0DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wood Lane, 0.4km from Kingswear in Kingswear. Administratively it sits within Dartmouth & East Dart ward and the Totnes constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ6 0DP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £788k, down 32.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ6 0DP 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 0DP. 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

£ 712,500

8 sales · Mean £ 751,625

Semi-Detached

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

Terraced

£ 405,000

1 sales · Mean £ 405,000

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

TQ6 0DP has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Kingswear Community Primary School

Good29 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Dartmouth Castle0.9 km
  • English Heritage0.9 km
  • Kingswear Village Stores0.3 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.8 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Waterfront House0.7 km
  • Browns Hotel0.9 km
  • Charity House - B & B0.8 km
  • Cherubs Nest0.8 km
  • Kaywana Hall Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Dartmouth Angling & Boating Club0.7 km
  • Dartmouth Arms0.7 km
  • The Ship Inn0.3 km
  • Bellinis Bar0.7 km
  • George And Dragon0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Bayards Cove Inn0.7 km
  • Bushells Riverside0.7 km
  • Dartmouth Yacht Club Catering0.7 km
  • Kingswear Cafe0.4 km
  • Andria0.7 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Rockfish Takeaway0.7 km
  • Crab Shell0.7 km
  • Saveurs... Limited0.9 km
  • Tsang's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Vinos Pizzeria & Grill0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton9.4 km
  • Torquay12.5 km
  • Totnes12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Creek0.1 km
  • Banjo0.1 km
  • Kingswear (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway)0.4 km
  • Kingswear (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway)0.4 km
  • Kingswear (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway)0.4 km