Postcode TQ8 8BX is located in a rural town, within the Salcombe & Thurlestone area of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone is £50,992 per year. The median sale price in Salcombe & Thurlestone is £497,500 (around £415 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £305,625 and £850,000. The nearest station is Ivybridge, about 12.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Courtenay Park.
Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,761 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone is £50,992 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ8 8BX.
Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone near TQ8 8BX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ivybridge located about 12.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Courtenay Park | Small | Walking directions to Courtenay Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cliff House Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cliff House Gardens |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £497,500 (about £415 per square foot) in Salcombe & Thurlestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £4,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £823,000 | £460 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £765,000 | £402 |
| Flats | 13 | £385,000 | £602 |
| Terraced | 28 | £255,000 | £354 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £632,500 | £395,000 | £425,000 | £420,000 |
| 2017 | £556,500 | £412,500 | £360,000 | £339,000 |
| 2018 | £640,000 | £395,000 | £377,000 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £708,000 | £685,000 | £382,500 | £227,500 |
| 2020 | £747,498 | £525,000 | £402,500 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | £750,000 | £542,500 | £436,250 | £347,500 |
| 2022 | £800,000 | £897,500 | £517,500 | £458,000 |
| 2023 | £925,000 | £677,500 | £500,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £720,000 | £630,000 | £675,000 | £480,000 |
| 2025 | £838,075 | £450,000 | £500,000 | £330,000 |
| 2026 | £808,000 | £365,000 | £635,500 | £255,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £372 | £383 | £280 | £374 |
| 2017 | £342 | £484 | £331 | £359 |
| 2018 | £382 | £524 | £367 | £277 |
| 2019 | £403 | £613 | £338 | £289 |
| 2020 | £403 | £504 | £434 | £357 |
| 2021 | £442 | £581 | £380 | £412 |
| 2022 | £572 | £751 | £522 | £449 |
| 2023 | £503 | £838 | £504 | £420 |
| 2024 | £529 | £694 | £515 | £520 |
| 2025 | £506 | £750 | £445 | £395 |
| 2026 | £453 | £602 | £395 | £343 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ8 8BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | Ground Floor Shop, 80, Fore Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8BY | Other | Leasehold | £76,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 1, Church Hill Flats, Market Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8DE | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Le Temps Perdu, Robinsons Row, Salcombe, TQ8 8EU | Detached | Freehold | £1,900,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 9, Island Quay, Salcombe, TQ8 8QD | Detached | Freehold | £1,750,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 9, Island Quay, Salcombe, TQ8 8QD | Detached | Freehold | £1,750,000 |
In the TQ8 8BX postcode area, located within Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Salcombe Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2016. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TQ8 8BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Gould Road, South Hams, TQ8 8FN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Loring Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8BL | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for South Hams district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TQ8 8BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Leonard Christopher Long
Salcombe & Thurlestone - Elected 4 May 2023
Samantha Dennis
Salcombe & Thurlestone - Elected 4 May 2023
Caroline Voaden
South Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TQ8 8BX records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around TQ8 8BX in Salcombe & Thurlestone is £497,500 (about £415 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to TQ8 8BX, including Salcombe Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
TQ8 8BX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,761 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Devon covering TQ8 8BX is Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Leonard Christopher Long (Independent) and Samantha Dennis (Conservative and Unionist Party).