Church Lane is in Slapton, Kingsbridge and in South Hams district. TQ7 2QS is located in the Allington & Strete electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Slapton, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ7 2QR, TQ7 2QN, TQ7 2PN, TQ7 2QU, TQ7 2PP, TQ7 2QT, TQ7 2PW, TQ7 2PR, TQ7 2PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ7 2QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 53.8% | 49.3% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.7% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 22% | 25.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 49.2% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 44.5% | 37.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 41.1% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 18.3% | 16.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 20.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 35.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 93.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 93.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Allington & Strete average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete and the 55th lowest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Cottage Church Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2024-11-04 | £320,342 |
| Lych Gate Church Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-01-21 | £414,954 |
| Gull Cottage Church Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-09-22 | £332,664 |
| Myrtle Cottage Church Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2021-03-31 | £497,105 |
| Myrtle Cottage Church Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £429,863 | 2016-01-11 | £548,446 |
TQ7 2QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 2QS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ7 2QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stokenham Area Primary School Stokenham , TQ7 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.