Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

RALEIGH ROAD, TQ8 8AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RALEIGH ROAD, TQ8 8AY.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ8 8AY 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.

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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TQ8 8AY combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£505k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

TQ8 8AY is a sought-after residential area on Raleigh Road, 0.5km from Shadycombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ8, TQ8 8AY offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 63% 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 £505k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ8 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00102172 (shared with 8 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 TQ8 8AY. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 563,850

3 sales · Mean £ 511,433

Terraced

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Detached

£ 495,000

1 sales · Mean £ 495,000

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

TQ8 8AY has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Salcombe Church of England Primary School

Good99 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Winking Prawn1.0 km
  • Bibi Life0.6 km
  • Captain Morgans0.6 km
  • Dick & Wills0.6 km
  • Island Street Deli0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.6 km
  • Bowers Wines0.6 km
  • Harbour Confectionery0.6 km
  • P W & J Coleman0.6 km
  • Salcombe Delicatessen0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ferry Inn0.6 km
  • Kings Arms0.6 km
  • Salcombe Rugby Football0.2 km
  • Victoria Inn0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Salcombe Yawl0.6 km
  • The Salcombe Pasty Company0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Onslow Road0.1 km
  • Onslow Road0.1 km
  • Beadon Cross0.2 km
  • Beadon Cross0.2 km
  • Loring Road0.3 km