Postcode TQ8 8HF is located in a rural town, within the Salcombe & Thurlestone ward 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 nearest station is Ivybridge, about 12.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Berry.
Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% 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 1.2% 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 8HF.
Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone near TQ8 8HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ivybridge located about 12.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Berry | Medium | Walking directions to The Berry |
| 0.1 mi | Courtenay Park | Small | Walking directions to Courtenay Park |
| 0.1 mi | Cliff House Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cliff House Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 (about £434 per square foot) in Salcombe & Thurlestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £3,595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £770,000 | £458 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £475,000 | £420 |
| Flats | 12 | £422,500 | £660 |
| Terraced | 31 | £350,000 | £366 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £554,475 | £392,500 | £375,000 | £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 | £826,150 | £450,000 | £470,000 | £335,000 |
| 2026 | £770,000 | £380,000 | £635,500 | £311,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345 | £380 | £302 | £360 |
| 2017 | £344 | £484 | £331 | £359 |
| 2018 | £382 | £524 | £367 | £277 |
| 2019 | £403 | £613 | £338 | £289 |
| 2020 | £403 | £504 | £434 | £357 |
| 2021 | £442 | £581 | £380 | £412 |
| 2022 | £577 | £751 | £522 | £449 |
| 2023 | £503 | £838 | £504 | £420 |
| 2024 | £529 | £694 | £515 | £520 |
| 2025 | £496 | £750 | £465 | £405 |
| 2026 | £453 | £508 | £395 | £357 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ8 8HF.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ8 8HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Loring Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8BL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Gould Road, South Hams, TQ8 8FN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Bonfire Hill, South Hams, TQ8 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for South Hams district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TQ8 8HF, 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 8HF 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around TQ8 8HF in Salcombe, Malborough & Thurlestone is £515,000 (about £434 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to TQ8 8HF, including Salcombe Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TQ8 8HF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,399 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 8HF 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.