TQ8 8BS is a sought-after residential area on Fore Street, 0.1km from Salcombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ8 8BS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. 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 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00102170 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE STREET, TQ8 8BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE STREET, TQ8 8BS.
189
57
£ 45,800 /yr
35%
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
TQ8 8BS has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ8 8BS. The average age is 57.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
TQ8 8BS has low crime rates — 32 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) Ltd0.0 km
- Bowers Wines0.1 km
- Harbour Confectionery0.1 km
- P W & J Coleman0.1 km
- Salcombe Delicatessen0.2 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ferry Inn0.2 km
- Kings Arms0.0 km
- Salcombe Rugby Football0.7 km
- Victoria Inn0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bibi Life0.2 km
- Captain Morgans0.1 km
- Dick & Wills0.2 km
- Island Street Deli0.2 km
- RVS Salcombe Luncheon Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Salcombe Yawl0.0 km
- The Salcombe Pasty Company0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tourist Information Centre0.1 km
- Devon Court0.1 km
- Devon Court0.2 km
- Shadycombe Road0.2 km
- Salcombe Ferry Landing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ88BS · Data under Open Government Licence