Orchard Gardens is in Teignmouth and in Teignbridge district. TQ14 8DP is located in the Teignmouth Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Gardens, Teignmouth, TQ14 8DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ14 8HU, TQ14 8DJ, TQ14 8DS, TQ14 8GJ, TQ14 8HT, TQ14 8GH, TQ14 8GB, TQ14 8HY, TQ14 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ14 8DP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 48.9% | -7.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 43.7% | 51.1% | 7.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 TQ14 8DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 36.4% | 42.7% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 21.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 22.2% | 23.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 14.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 30.2% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -18.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 40.6% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 21.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 20% | 15.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 16.8% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 30.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 89.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 90.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Gardens was 399.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 340.7% higher than the Teignmouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Gardens has the 3rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Teignmouth Central and the 6th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Orchard House, 7 Orchard Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-08-29 | £238,945 |
| Tiller Flat Carysfort, 10 Orchard Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-07-04 | £172,854 |
| Flat 2 6 Orchard Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-08-29 | £86,246 |
| Flat 4C Sunset Court, 8 - 9 Orchard Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2024-06-14 | £204,186 |
| Flat 7 4 Orchard Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-04-06 | £110,916 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Fourth Avenue , TQ14 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaldon Primary School Bridge Road , Shaldon TQ14 0DD | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Mill Lane Mill Lane , TQ14 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldown School Maudlin Drive , TQ14 8SE | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsteignton School Cockhaven Close , Bishopsteington TQ14 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 5,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Trinity School , Buckeridge Road TQ14 8LY | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 3,608 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas Oak Park Road , East Cliff Road EX7 0DE | - not rated | 5,132 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 5,170 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry On Bank Street | 14 Bank Street Teignmouth Devon | 84 yd | |
| Joanna's | 16 Wellington Street Teignmouth | 92 yd | |
| Big Bears Food Booth | Warren Bakeries 16 Wellington Street Teignmouth Devon | 92 yd | |
| NaughTEA But Nice | 2 Lower Brook Street Teignmouth Devon | 98 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 9 Bank Street Teignmouth Devon | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molloys (Bar Only) | 1 Teign Street Teignmouth Devon | 141 yd | |
| The Roundel Club | The Roundel Club 27 Station Road Teignmouth Devon | 148 yd | |
| Jolie Brise | 9 - 15 Station Road Teignmouth Devon | 165 yd | |
| The Brass Monkey | Hollands Road Teignmouth Devon | 195 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | Blue Anchor Inn Teign Street Teignmouth Devon | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond's Pizza | 15 Bank Street Teignmouth Devon | 90 yd | |
| Subway | 17 Wellington Street Teignmouth Devon | 94 yd | |
| Fresh Pizza And Grill | 7 Teign Street Teignmouth | 129 yd | |
| Pizza Legend | The Pizza Den 7 Den Road Teignmouth Devon | 132 yd | |
| Ally's Pizza And Grill | Unit 2 11 Somerset Place Teignmouth Devon | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Lower Brook Street Teignmouth Devon | 98 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 8 Bank Street Teignmouth Devon | 124 yd | |
| Tesco | 106 Bitton Park Road Teignmouth Devon | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth Lido DEN PROMENADE | swimming pool | 442 yd |
| Teignmouth Community School EXETER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Bitton Park BITTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Teignmouth Tennis Club Buckeridge Road | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,077 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 | 52.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.7% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.