TQ8 — SALCOMBE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TQ8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TQ8 is £992,111, which is 157% above the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in TQ8 cost 245.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TQ8 have fallen 9.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£1,283,858	63
Semi-detached	£1,035,330	28
Terraced	£709,845	37
Flat	£868,779	51
All types	£992,111	203

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TQ8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TQ8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TQ8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TQ8 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Salcombe Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,148

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TQ8 are 189.0 Mbps, with 98% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 67% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

189.0 Mbps

Avg Download

34.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

40%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TQ8 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TQ8 — SALCOMBE

Area Summary

TQ8 (SALCOMBE) offers above-average property prices (£992,111, 246% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (189 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TQ8?

The average house price in TQ8 (SALCOMBE) is £992,111, based on 203 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 246% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.4% over the past year.

Is TQ8 a safe area to live?

Crime in TQ8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TQ8?

There are 1 schools in or near TQ8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in TQ8?

Council tax in TQ8 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TQ8?

The average broadband download speed in TQ8 is 189 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 40%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TQ8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TQ8 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 92,148.