South Embankment, Dartmouth, TQ6 9BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ6 9BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	51.4%	0.8%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	49.4%	48.6%	-0.8%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	34.8%	38.9%	4.1%	37.9%	1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	31.7%	29.3%	-2.4%	44.2%	-14.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	3%	4.2%	1.2%	2.2%	2.0%
Divorced	14.3%	15.6%	1.3%	9.1%	6.5%
Widowed	16.1%	10.8%	-5.3%	6.1%	4.7%

Health

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	27.9%	41.7%	13.8%	48.4%	-6.7%
Good health	41.3%	32.8%	-8.5%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	20.6%	18.3%	-2.3%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	8.9%	5.6%	-3.3%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.3%	20.1%	-1.2%	18.2%	1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	6.5%	-9.6%	9.6%	-3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	11.2%	-7.5%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	9.5%	4.3%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	17.8%	6.1%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	17%	34.3%	17.3%	33.8%	0.5%
Other	10%	0.6%	-9.4%	2.8%	-2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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%	2.2%	2.2%	1.1%	1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	92.2%	-6.2%	81.4%	10.8%
Roma	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.7% 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	93.1%	82.7%	-10.4%	83.2%	-0.5%
European Union	2.4%	5.6%	3.2%	6.1%	-0.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.2%	4.5%	3.3%	2.7%	1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	3.9%	2.3%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	82.2%	-10.1%	83.2%	-1.0%
10+ Years	0.8%	10.6%	9.8%	9.8%	0.8%
5-10 Years	1.2%	3.9%	2.7%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	0.8%	3.3%	2.5%	2.2%	1.1%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75%	76.7%	-1.7%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	2.8%	0.3%	2.5%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.9%	37.2%	4.7%
Christian	44.7%	46.2%	-1.5%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	8.9%	6.0%	2.9%

Safety

Is South Embankment Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Embankment was 364.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 580.9% higher than the Dartmouth & East Dart average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

South Embankment has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Dartmouth & East Dart and the 3rd highest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TQ6 9BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on South Embankment are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Hams.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for South Embankment, Dartmouth, TQ6 9BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ6 9BH

Average Price
£527,354

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£1,216,040

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£482,747

Other
£312,661

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Embankment

Average Price
£429,095

Semi-Detached
£728,644

Terraced
£654,930

Detached
£457,709

Flats/Maisonettes
£333,598

Other
£396,667

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South EmbankmentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building	£325,000	2023-01-27	£295,425
Flat 2 York House, 1 South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building	£25,000	2020-12-22	£25,083
Flat 2 Embankment House, 8 South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£425,000	2020-01-10	£460,459
8 South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building	£475,000	2014-06-30	£574,169
2 South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£850,000	2008-02-26	£1,181,647

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ6 9BH

Employment

TQ6 9BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

TQ6 9BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ6 9BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	50
Full-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	18
Other	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	2
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Construction	13
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	6
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingswear Community Primary School Lower Contour Road , Kingswear TQ6 0BJ	3out of 4	806 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Milton Lane , TQ6 9HW	3out of 4	1,527 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Fleming Community Primary School Stoke Fleming , TQ6 0QA	4out of 4	3,717 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT	3out of 4	5,341 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dartmouth Academy Milton Lane , TQ6 9HW	3out of 4	1,392 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Angel	2 South Embankment, Dartmouth	35 yd
Rockfish	8 South Embankment, Dartmouth	35 yd
Seahorse Restaurant	5 South Embankment, Dartmouth	35 yd
Spinning Wheel Restaurant	Amalfi Kitchen, Hauley Road	43 yd
Kendricks Restaurant	Kendrick's, 29 Fairfax Place	54 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bellinis Bar	Hauley Road, Dartmouth	43 yd
The Spinning Wheel	Amalfi Kitchen, Hauley Road	43 yd
The Shambles	1 Higher Street, Dartmouth	72 yd
The Cherub Inn	13 Higher Street, Dartmouth	77 yd
Dartmouth Angling & Boating Club	First Floor, 5 Oxford Street	126 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tsang's Restaurant	23 Fairfax Place, Dartmouth	37 yd
Crab Shell	1 Raleigh Street, Dartmouth	37 yd
Rockfish Takeaway	28 Lower Street, Dartmouth	179 yd
Vinos	Vino's Pizzeria & Grill, 37 Victoria Road	287 yd
Vinos Pizzeria & Grill	Vino's Pizzeria & Grill, 37 Victoria Road	287 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingswear Hall Priory Street		464 yd
Dart Marina SANDQUAY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	852 yd
Britannia Rnc (Hm Forces) Gym	artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	939 yd
Kingswear Sports Field (Closed) Mount Ridley Road	grass pitches	1,086 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	44.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	44.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	44.4%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67 Mbit/s
Average download speed	64.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.