Above Town, Dartmouth, TQ6 9RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ6 9RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	51.9%	1.3%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49.4%	48.1%	-1.3%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of TQ6 9RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	12.7%	17.4%	4.7%	37.9%	-20.5%
Married: Opposite sex	62.9%	66.1%	3.2%	44.2%	21.9%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	12.7%	8.5%	-4.2%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	10%	6.7%	-3.3%	6.1%	0.6%

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	42.2%	53.5%	11.3%	48.4%	5.1%
Good health	38.2%	30.5%	-7.7%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	15.5%	11.9%	-3.6%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.7%	10.2%	-2.5%	18.2%	-8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	5.3%	-7.4%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	8.9%	-4.6%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4.4%	1.3%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	14.7%	7.3%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	47.2%	56.4%	9.2%	33.8%	22.6%
Other	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	99.2%	0.8%	81.4%	17.8%
Other	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.8% 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	91.2%	88.8%	-2.4%	83.2%	5.6%
European Union	3.2%	3.3%	0.1%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	1.3%	1.2%
Oceania	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	0.3%	1.4%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	88.8%	-2.4%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	8.7%	8.3%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	0.4%	-6.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	76.7%	16.2%
Ireland	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%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	5.4%	13.5%	-8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.1%	37.2%	3.9%
Christian	48.1%	46.2%	1.9%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	9.5%	6.0%	3.5%

Safety

Is Above Town Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Above Town was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Dartmouth & East Dart average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Above Town has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Dartmouth & East Dart and the 101st highest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

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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 9RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Above Town are based on 237 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 Above Town, Dartmouth, TQ6 9RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ6 9RH

Average Price
£714,898

Semi-Detached
£644,979

Terraced
£580,289

Detached
£986,814

Flats/Maisonettes
£527,166

Other
£906,021

Estimated Average Property Prices for Above Town

Average Price
£570,957

Semi-Detached
£610,134

Terraced
£490,003

Detached
£830,542

Flats/Maisonettes
£382,737

Other
£786,176

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Above TownStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Pooks Hill Above Town, Dartmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£1,025,000	2025-05-23	£974,725
Woodend Above Town, Dartmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£860,000	2025-03-31	£819,434
Nelson House, 65 Above Town, Dartmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£1,400,000	2024-02-09	£1,336,683
107 Above Town, Dartmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£1,700,000	2023-08-16	£1,600,595
61 Above Town, Dartmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£475,000	2022-12-09	£415,968

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ6 9RH

Employment

TQ6 9RH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 9RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9RH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Self-Employed	41
Full-Time Employee	35
Part-Time Employee	13
Looking after home or family	13
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	10
Other	9
Real estate activities	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Construction	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Manufacturing	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

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	892 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Milton Lane , TQ6 9HW	3out of 4	1,391 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Fleming Community Primary School Stoke Fleming , TQ6 0QA	4out of 4	3,301 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	1,225 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
Bushells Riverside	Bushell's Riverside, 24 South Embankment	295 yd
Bayards Cove Inn	27 Lower Street, Dartmouth	300 yd
Dartmouth Yacht Club Catering	Dartmouth Yacht Club, Ground Floor	314 yd
Andria	Andria Restaurant, 5 Lower Street	387 yd
Marjorie's Pantry	3 Lower Street, Dartmouth	391 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dartmouth Arms	26 Lower Street, Dartmouth	300 yd
Dartmouth Angling & Boating Club	First Floor, 5 Oxford Street	353 yd
Bellinis Bar	Hauley Road, Dartmouth	441 yd
The Spinning Wheel	Amalfi Kitchen, Hauley Road	441 yd
The Cherub Inn	13 Higher Street, Dartmouth	457 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rockfish Takeaway	28 Lower Street, Dartmouth	300 yd
Tsang's Restaurant	23 Fairfax Place, Dartmouth	495 yd
Crab Shell	1 Raleigh Street, Dartmouth	495 yd
Vinos	Vino's Pizzeria & Grill, 37 Victoria Road	580 yd
Vinos Pizzeria & Grill	Vino's Pizzeria & Grill, 37 Victoria Road	580 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingswear Hall Priory Street		416 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	89.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	89.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	89.8%

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	37.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	40.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ6 9RH