Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

RALEIGH TERRACE, TQ8 8BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RALEIGH TERRACE, TQ8 8BQ.

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Population

162

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TQ8 8BQ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 84% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £705k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 43.9% year-on-year.

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

TQ8 8BQ is a sought-after residential area on Raleigh Terrace, 0.4km from Shadycombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ8 8BQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 £705k, up 43.9% 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 8BQ are sourced from Output Area E00102171 (shared with 15 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 8BQ. 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

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 597,500

2 sales · Mean £ 597,500

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

TQ8 8BQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Salcombe Church of England Primary School

Good99 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.4 km
  • Bowers Wines0.4 km
  • Harbour Confectionery0.4 km
  • P W & J Coleman0.4 km
  • Salcombe Delicatessen0.5 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ferry Inn0.5 km
  • Kings Arms0.4 km
  • Salcombe Rugby Football0.3 km
  • Victoria Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bibi Life0.5 km
  • Captain Morgans0.4 km
  • Dick & Wills0.5 km
  • Island Street Deli0.5 km
  • RVS Salcombe Luncheon Club0.2 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Salcombe Yawl0.4 km
  • The Salcombe Pasty Company0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Onslow Road0.1 km
  • Onslow Road0.1 km
  • Devon Court0.3 km
  • Devon Court0.3 km
  • Shadycombe Road0.3 km