Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

CHURCH STREET, TQ8 8DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, TQ8 8DH.

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Population

189

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

35%

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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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TQ8 8DH 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. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.

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

TQ8 8DH is a sought-after residential area on Church Street, 0.2km from Salcombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ8 8DH 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £685k, down 4.2% 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 8DH are sourced from Output Area E00102170 (shared with 45 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 8DH. 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

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 700,000

6 sales · Mean £ 732,083

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TQ8 8DH has low crime rates — 28 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 offences9
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Salcombe Church of England Primary School

Good99 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.1 km
  • Bowers Wines0.1 km
  • Harbour Confectionery0.1 km
  • P W & J Coleman0.1 km
  • Salcombe Delicatessen0.3 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ferry Inn0.3 km
  • Kings Arms0.2 km
  • Salcombe Rugby Football0.8 km
  • Victoria Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bibi Life0.3 km
  • Captain Morgans0.2 km
  • Dick & Wills0.3 km
  • Island Street Deli0.1 km
  • RVS Salcombe Luncheon Club0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Salcombe Yawl0.1 km
  • The Salcombe Pasty Company0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tourist Information Centre0.1 km
  • Shadycombe Road0.2 km
  • Gould Road0.2 km
  • Devon Court0.2 km
  • Devon Court0.3 km