Orchard Terrace is in Buckfastleigh and in Teignbridge district. TQ11 0AH is located in the Ashburton & Buckfastleigh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Terrace, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ11 0AB, TQ11 0AJ, TQ11 0AE, TQ11 0AQ, TQ11 0NR, TQ11 0DF, TQ11 0DD, TQ11 0AG, TQ11 0BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ11 0AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TQ11 0AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 47% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 28.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 18.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 37.8% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 38.1% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 17.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 16.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 31.4% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 95.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 95.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.9% | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Terrace was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% higher than the Ashburton & Buckfastleigh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orchard Terrace has the 17th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh and the 134th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Orchard Terrace, Buckfastleigh, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £199,999 | 2024-03-11 | £208,392 |
| 14 Orchard Terrace, Buckfastleigh, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-05-11 | £239,592 |
| 15 Orchard Terrace, Buckfastleigh, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £134,550 | 2021-08-17 | £155,121 |
| 11 Orchard Terrace, Buckfastleigh, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-01-24 | £240,472 |
| 2 Orchard Terrace, Buckfastleigh, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2018-10-19 | £167,911 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckfastleigh Primary School Bossell Road , TQ11 0DD | 2out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast Buckfast Road , Buckfast TQ11 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Landscove Church of England Primary School Landscove , TQ13 7LY | 4out of 4 | 4,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Primary School Whistley Hill , Ashburton TQ13 7DW | 3out of 4 | 4,579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands School 48 East Street , Ashburton TQ13 7AX | - not rated | 4,669 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon Steiner School Hood Manor , Dartington TQ9 6AB | - not rated | 5,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckfastleigh Kebab House | 33 Chapel Street Buckfastleigh Devon | 71 yd | |
| Tikka's | Shop 44 Fore Street Buckfastleigh Devon | 199 yd | |
| The Coffee House Co | Post Office 24 Fore Street Buckfastleigh Devon | 237 yd | |
| The Seed | 40 Fore Street Buckfastleigh Devon | 237 yd | |
| The Bungalow Youth Project | Victoria Park Lodge Plymouth Road Buckfastleigh Devon | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Inn | Globe Inn Plymouth Road Buckfastleigh Devon | 186 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 15 Fore Street Buckfastleigh Devon | 274 yd | |
| The Abbey Inn | 30 Buckfast Road Buckfast Devon | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Rogers Fish Bar | 1 Plymouth Road Buckfastleigh Devon | 186 yd | |
| Buckfastleigh Open Air Pool | Swimming Pool Victoria Park Plymouth Road Buckfastleigh Devon | 237 yd | |
| Fu Lin | 72 Fore Street Buckfastleigh Devon | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 33 Chapel Street Buckfastleigh Devon | 82 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckfastleigh Open Air Pool VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PLYMOUTH ROAD | swimming pool | 248 yd |
| Duckspond Playing Field DUCKSPOND ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.