TQ8 8BJ is a sought-after residential area on Grenville Road, 0.4km from Salcombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ8 8BJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 84% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £732k, up 81.2% year-on-year. 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 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00102171 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRENVILLE ROAD, TQ8 8BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRENVILLE ROAD, TQ8 8BJ.
162
56
£ 45,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 84% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, TQ8 8BJ is established retirement territory. With £732k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 81.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ8 8BJ. The average age is 55.9. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 626,250
6 sales · Mean £ 699,583
Terraced
£ 630,000
1 sales · Mean £ 630,000
Semi-Detached
£ 545,000
5 sales · Mean £ 512,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ8 8BJ has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Salcombe Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.4 km
- Bowers Wines0.4 km
- Harbour Confectionery0.4 km
- P W & J Coleman0.4 km
- Salcombe Delicatessen0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ferry Inn0.4 km
- Kings Arms0.4 km
- Salcombe Rugby Football0.3 km
- Victoria Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bibi Life0.4 km
- Captain Morgans0.4 km
- Dick & Wills0.4 km
- Island Street Deli0.6 km
- RVS Salcombe Luncheon Club0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Salcombe Yawl0.4 km
- The Salcombe Pasty Company0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Herbert Road0.2 km
- Herbert Road0.2 km
- Loring Road0.2 km
- Onslow Road0.2 km
- Onslow Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ88BJ · Data under Open Government Licence