TQ8 8AE is a safe, established residential area on Main Road, 0.6km from Shadycombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ8 8AE are sourced from Output Area E00102168 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, TQ8 8AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, TQ8 8AE.
408
47
£ 45,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ8 8AE 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ8 8AE's 64% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ8 8AE. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ8 8AE has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Winking Prawn0.9 km
- Bibi Life0.8 km
- Captain Morgans0.8 km
- Dick & Wills0.8 km
- Island Street Deli0.8 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.7 km
- Bowers Wines0.7 km
- Harbour Confectionery0.7 km
- P W & J Coleman0.7 km
- Salcombe Delicatessen0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ferry Inn0.8 km
- Kings Arms0.7 km
- Salcombe Rugby Football0.2 km
- Victoria Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Salcombe Yawl0.7 km
- The Salcombe Pasty Company0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge19.6 km
Bus Stops
- Beadon Cross0.0 km
- Beadon Cross0.0 km
- P&R Car Park0.2 km
- Onslow Road0.2 km
- Onslow Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ88AE · Data under Open Government Licence