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TQ8

SALCOMBE

Devon, South West, England

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TQ8 encompasses SALCOMBE and its surrounding areas in Devon, South West.

Avg price £992,111
1yr change ▼ 9.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£992,111

▼ 9.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

246% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

189 Mbps

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.

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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

£912K £940K £968K £996K £1024K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,148

Population

67

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.

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189.0 Mbps

Avg Download

34.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

40%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

TQ

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 about TQ8 SALCOMBE

What is the average house price in TQ8 SALCOMBE?
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 SALCOMBE 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 is the population of TQ8 SALCOMBE?
The population of TQ8 (SALCOMBE) is approximately 92,148 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in TQ8 SALCOMBE?
There are 1 schools in or near TQ8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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