Bickford Lane is in Teignmouth and in Teignbridge district. TQ14 8HT 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 Bickford Lane, Teignmouth, TQ14 8HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ14 8HR, TQ14 8DS, TQ14 8HP, TQ14 8HW, TQ14 8SW, TQ14 8DP, TQ14 8HU, TQ14 8HH, TQ14 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ14 8HT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 46.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 39.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 32% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 21.6% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 3.1% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 34% | 37.4% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 34% | 37% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 16.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 7.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 21.4% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 22.4% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 20.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 100% | 93.9% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 95.8% | 86.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 87.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bickford Lane was 451.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 398.4% higher than the Teignmouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bickford Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Teignmouth Central and the 5th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 207.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bickford Lane, Teignmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2024-12-04 | £182,790 |
| 3 Bickford Lane, Teignmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2021-01-21 | £179,900 |
| 6 Bickford Lane, Teignmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-09-22 | £258,695 |
| 4 Bickford Lane, Teignmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-03-24 | £218,455 |
| 15 Bickford Lane, Teignmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-09-25 | £216,883 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaldon Primary School Bridge Road , Shaldon TQ14 0DD | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Mill Lane Mill Lane , TQ14 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldown School Maudlin Drive , TQ14 8SE | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsteignton School Cockhaven Close , Bishopsteington TQ14 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,817 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 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 5,214 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 | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 3,586 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 | 5,103 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 5,142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NaughTEA But Nice | 2 Lower Brook Street Teignmouth Devon | 40 yd | |
| Devon Fish And Chips | 1A Regent Street Teignmouth Devon | 63 yd | |
| Joanna's | 16 Wellington Street Teignmouth | 66 yd | |
| Big Bears Food Booth | Warren Bakeries 16 Wellington Street Teignmouth Devon | 66 yd | |
| Tradewinds Restaurant | 12 Station Road Teignmouth Devon | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundel Club | The Roundel Club 27 Station Road Teignmouth Devon | 92 yd | |
| Jolie Brise | 9 - 15 Station Road Teignmouth Devon | 102 yd | |
| The Brass Monkey | Hollands Road Teignmouth Devon | 131 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Regent Gardens Teignmouth Devon | 167 yd | |
| Molloys (Bar Only) | 1 Teign Street Teignmouth Devon | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 17 Wellington Street Teignmouth Devon | 62 yd | |
| Raymond's Pizza | 15 Bank Street Teignmouth Devon | 104 yd | |
| Pizza Legend | The Pizza Den 7 Den Road Teignmouth Devon | 115 yd | |
| Bocadillo | 4 The Triangle Teignmouth Devon | 139 yd | |
| GRILLZZ | 8 The Triangle Teignmouth Devon | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Lower Brook Street Teignmouth Devon | 38 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 8 Bank Street Teignmouth Devon | 147 yd | |
| Tesco | 106 Bitton Park Road Teignmouth Devon | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth Lido DEN PROMENADE | swimming pool | 385 yd |
| Teignmouth Community School EXETER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Bitton Park BITTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 932 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 | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.