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Salcombe & Thurlestone

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About

Salcombe & Thurlestone ward encompasses the estuary town of Salcombe and the coastal parish centred on Thurlestone village. The area is defined by the Salcombe and Kingsbridge estuary, a large, intricate tidal inlet. The landscape includes sandy beaches like South Sands and North Sands, alongside cliffs and farmland. The town itself is a centre for boating and sailing, with a waterfront lined with marine businesses.

A notable coastal feature is Thurlestone Rock, a natural arch in the offshore slate. The area includes the settlements of Batson, South Huish, and part of the South West Coast Path. The local economy is connected to tourism, maritime activities, and agriculture. The geography creates a distinct environment separate from the more open coast elsewhere in the South Hams.

Area overview

On average Salcombe & Thurlestone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Salcombe & Thurlestone is £50,669 per year. There are 4 schools in Salcombe & Thurlestone: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Salcombe & Thurlestone is home to around 4,968 people, with a population density of about 100.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Salcombe & Thurlestone Population
4,968
Population density
100.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.02(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.27(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(+21%)
Other theft
7.45(+32%)
Burglary
4.43(+59%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,743
95.49%
Other White
105
2.11%
Irish
33
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.3%
Total population: 4,967

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,625
37.43%
Level 3 (A level)
717
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
645
14.85%
No qualifications
613
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
348
8.01%
Total 16+ residents: 4,342

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,180
50.23%
Owns with a mortgage
487
20.73%
Other social rented
292
12.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
233
9.92%
Other forms of private rent
78
3.32%
Total households: 2,349

Property prices in Salcombe & Thurlestone

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Salcombe & Thurlestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £3,595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Salcombe & Thurlestone in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Salcombe & Thurlestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£795,000
Flats13£390,000
Semi-Detached16£500,000
Terraced30£307,500

10 years median price trend in Salcombe & Thurlestone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salcombe & Thurlestone.

All postcodes in Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ73HQ

Anchor Cottages

TQ88HZ

Allenhayes Road

TQ73SE

Lower Town

TQ88HT

Allenhayes Road

TQ88HU

Allenhayes Road

TQ73DL

Moult Hill

TQ73DH

Eastacoombes Way

TQ73SG

Lower Town

TQ73NR

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ88NS

Shadycombe Road

TQ73LU

Kerse Lane

TQ73AN

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ88EX

Devon Road

TQ88LN

South Sands

TQ88DL

Croft View Terrace

TQ88NZ

Platt Close

TQ88WP

Church Lane

TQ73EF

Elm Cottages

TQ88NL

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ88AD

Main Road

TQ88NU

Beadon Drive

TQ73HS

Rosecote

TQ88JN

St Dunstans Road

TQ88AE

Main Road

TQ73EB

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ73SU

Shute Park

TQ88LZ

Little Hill

TQ73PA

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ88FE

Island Street

TQ73NT

Warren Road

TQ73HD

Weymouth Park

TQ88HS

Herbert Road

TQ73LZ

Glebe Field

TQ88AA

Main Road

TQ88FN

Island Place

TQ88ED

Bonfire Hill

TQ73HE

Grand View Road

TQ73SH

Collaton Road

TQ73AQ

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ73ES

Bagton Lane

TQ88FQ

Gould Road

TQ73RW

Higher Town

TQ73HF

Grand View Road

TQ88NE

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ73EN

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ73JP

Backshay Park

TQ88LF

Moult Hill

TQ88AY

Raleigh Road

TQ88AP

Fortescue Road

TQ73JG

Backshay Park

TQ73SL

Jubilee Road

TQ73NZ

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ88LJ

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ88HW

Herbert Road

TQ73HL

Channel View

TQ73LL

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ73EX

Furzedown Road

TQ88JY

Cliff Road

TQ88FB

Coronation Road

TQ73EJ

Huish Cottages

TQ73NU

Eddystone Road

TQ73JS

Links Court

TQ88AW

Kingsale Road

TQ73ED

Burleigh Lane

TQ88JX

Cliff Road

TQ73SF

Shute Hill

TQ88DT

Island Street

TQ73PY

Greenfield Cottages

TQ73LE

Leonards Close

TQ88HY

Knowle Road

TQ88HB

Clifton Ville

TQ73ET

Burleigh Lane

TQ88BD

Bonaventure Road

TQ73TD

Meadfoot

TQ73RL

Higher Town

TQ73TB

Meadcombe Road

TQ73DU

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ88DZ

Croft Road

TQ88BZ

Union Street

TQ88NY

Landmark Road

TQ73SY

Portlemore Gardens

TQ73BS

Great Park

TQ73LS

Court Park

TQ73QQ

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ73NN

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ88EA

Coronation Road

TQ88EY

Devon Road

TQ88BP

Berry Close

TQ73PR

Fern Bank

TQ73SA

Great Lane

TQ73GZ

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ73DZ

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ88AX

Camperdown Road

TQ88BE

Bonaventure Road

TQ73JN

New Buildings

TQ88LL

Bolt Head

TQ88JZ

Cliff Road

TQ73PW

West Alvington Hill

TQ88NJ

Salcombe & Thurlestone

TQ73SR

Malborough Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.