Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ7 1EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	51.4%	50%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.6%	50%	1.4%	49.0%	1.0%

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	40.2%	41%	0.8%	37.9%	3.1%
Married: Opposite sex	31.4%	31.3%	-0.1%	44.2%	-12.9%
Separated	2.7%	3.4%	0.7%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	18%	17.5%	-0.5%	9.1%	8.4%
Widowed	7.7%	6.7%	-1.0%	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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.6%	48.6%	3.0%	48.4%	0.2%
Good health	33.4%	37.9%	4.5%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	14.9%	8.7%	-6.2%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	4.4%	3.9%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	15.3%	10.4%	-4.9%	18.2%	-7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	11.2%	-0.7%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	16.4%	-0.1%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	4.9%	1.1%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	17.2%	3.8%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	28.4%	36.6%	8.2%	33.8%	2.8%
Other	10.7%	3.4%	-7.3%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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	2.7%	1%	-1.7%	1.1%	-0.1%
Chinese	0%	2%	2.0%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed Other	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.3%	93.1%	-1.2%	81.4%	11.7%
Roma	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.1% 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	87.2%	87.1%	-0.1%	83.2%	3.9%
European Union	5.1%	5.8%	0.7%	6.1%	-0.3%
Africa	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	5.4%	4.5%	-0.9%	5.6%	-1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1.6%	0.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.1%	87.1%	2.0%	83.2%	3.9%
10+ Years	2.7%	5.2%	2.5%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	2.7%	1.9%	-0.8%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	3%	3.2%	0.2%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	2.6%	-3.8%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49%	37.2%	11.8%
Christian	42.5%	46.2%	-3.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Lower Union Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Union Road was 315.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.2% higher than the Kingsbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lower Union Road has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kingsbridge and the 3rd highest crime rate of 282 local areas in South Hams .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

🔎 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. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TQ7 1EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 Lower Union Road are based on 10 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 Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ7 1EF

Average Price
£210,471

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£246,069

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£201,571

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Union Road

Average Price
£204,091

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£184,969

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£212,286

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower Union Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
First Floor, Unit 2 Centurion Works Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, Devon Other, an established residential building	£105,000	2025-08-12	£98,054
Coast Bar & Nightclub Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, Devon Other, an established residential building	£340,000	2025-08-05	£317,508
Unit 2 Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, Devon Other, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-12-14	£117,990
The Moorland Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, Devon Other, an established residential building	£312,500	2021-10-08	£278,033
The Moorland Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, Devon Other, an established residential building	£325,500	2021-07-02	£299,022

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ7 1EF

Employment

TQ7 1EF 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.

TQ7 1EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	58
Self-Employed	42
Part-Time Employee	41
Other	9
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	39
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	24
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	13
Transport and storage	9
Education	8
Information and communication	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsbridge Community Primary School Belle Cross Road , TQ7 1NL	- not rated	927 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsbridge Primary School Belle Cross Road , TQ7 1NL	2out of 4	927 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Alvington Church of England Primary School West Alvington , TQ7 3PP	- not rated	1,127 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Alvington Church of England Academy West Alvington , TQ7 3PP	3out of 4	1,127 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Charleton Church of England Primary School West Charleton , TQ7 2AL	- not rated	2,904 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsbridge Academy Balkwill Road , TQ7 1PL	3out of 4	490 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsbridge Community College Balkwill Road , TQ7 1PL	- not rated	490 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsbridge Preparatory School The Gate House , Embankment Road TQ7 1JN	- not rated	639 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wild Artichokes	Unit 1, Centurion Works	45 yd
Dream Turkish Kitchen	12 Mill Street, Kingsbridge	103 yd
Caf? Asia	Cafe Asia, 10 Mill Street	110 yd
Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers	9-11 Mill Street, Kingsbridge	125 yd
Mahabharat Balti House	Mahabharat Restaurant, 7 Mill Street	143 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Mill Club	1 Western Backway, Kingsbridge	52 yd
Seven Stars	The Seven Stars, 13 Mill Street	121 yd
Hermitage	Hermitage Inn, 8 Mill Street	125 yd
Creeks End Inn	Creeks End, Squares Quay	258 yd
Regal Club	The Regal Club, Regal House	281 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Planet	20 Mill Street, Kingsbridge	125 yd
Yummy House Chinese Takeaway	28 Fore Street, Kingsbridge	144 yd
Scoops Ice Cream Parlour	4 Fore Street, Kingsbridge	144 yd
Cod Father	6-8 Duke Street, Kingsbridge	182 yd
The Codfather	Cod Father, 6-8 Duke Street	196 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Daily	71-73 Fore Street, Kingsbridge		332 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingsbridge Community College (Academy Southwest) BALKWILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	481 yd
Quayside Leisure Centre ROPE WALK	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	509 yd
Kingsbridge Community College (Academy Southwest Playing Field) THORNFIELD THORNFIELD	grass pitches	674 yd
Kingsbridge Rugby Football Club BARTON CLOSE	grass pitches	862 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	79.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	61.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	61.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	61.1%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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