TQ8 8BU is a sought-after residential area on Fore Street, 0.0km from Salcombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ8, TQ8 8BU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 63 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k. 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 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00102174 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE STREET, TQ8 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE STREET, TQ8 8BU.
144
63
£ 45,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ8 8BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
TQ8 8BU is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £433k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ8 8BU. The average age is 63.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 412,500
7 sales · Mean £ 390,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
TQ8 8BU 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 Court0.2 km
- Devon Court0.2 km
- Salcombe Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Salcombe Ferry Landing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ88BU · Data under Open Government Licence