TQ8 8AQ is a safe, established residential area on Frobisher Lane, 0.4km from Shadycombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ8 8AQ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ8 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00102168 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FROBISHER LANE, TQ8 8AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FROBISHER LANE, TQ8 8AQ.
408
47
£ 45,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ8 8AQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TQ8 8AQ combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£1.8M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ8 8AQ. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,750,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,633,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ8 8AQ has low crime rates — 18 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
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.6 km
- Bowers Wines0.6 km
- Harbour Confectionery0.6 km
- P W & J Coleman0.6 km
- Salcombe Delicatessen0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ferry Inn0.7 km
- Kings Arms0.6 km
- Salcombe Rugby Football0.3 km
- Victoria Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bibi Life0.7 km
- Captain Morgans0.7 km
- Dick & Wills0.7 km
- Island Street Deli0.7 km
- RVS Salcombe Luncheon Club0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Salcombe Yawl0.6 km
- The Salcombe Pasty Company0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge19.6 km
Bus Stops
- Onslow Road0.1 km
- Onslow Road0.2 km
- Beadon Cross0.2 km
- Beadon Cross0.2 km
- P&R Car Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ88AQ · Data under Open Government Licence