Living in TQ8, South Hams
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TQ8 in South Hams. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Hams: £360,571, down 6.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around TQ8
46 recorded home sales on the streets around central TQ8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £745,000 and a range from £175,000 to £3,595,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRANMERE CORONATION ROAD, TQ8 8EA | terraced | £450,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| FAIRLEAD GRENVILLE ROAD, TQ8 8BJ | detached | £750,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| FLAT 3 CLEARWATER DEVON ROAD, TQ8 8HJ | flat-maisonette | £1,050,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| ORCHARD HOUSE BONAVENTURE ROAD, TQ8 8BE | detached | £1,050,000 | 2026-01-13 |
| UPPER FLAT BONNE VUE BONAVENTURE ROAD, TQ8 8BE | flat-maisonette | £395,000 | 2026-01-13 |
| 5 THE SALCOMBE FORE STREET, TQ8 8JG | flat-maisonette | £370,000 | 2026-01-09 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
| Charleton Church of England Academy | Primary | Not rated | 2.5 mi |
3 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 25.2% |
| Skilled trades | 16.8% |
| Professional occupations | 13.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
8 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TQ8 in 2026-06, most commonly other theft.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Hams's figures.
Common questions about TQ8
What is the average house price in TQ8?
The average sold price in South Hams is £360,571 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TQ8?
Prices in South Hams are down 6.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TQ8?
The median of 46 recorded sales around central TQ8 in the last 2 years is £745,000, ranging from £175,000 to £3,595,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in TQ8?
8 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TQ8 in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is TQ8 at risk of flooding?
Central TQ8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TQ8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £745,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 8 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TQ8 safe?
8 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TQ8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TQ8 or TQ7, TQ8 or TQ6, TQ8 or PL21.
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