Beechwood Park is in Loddiswell, Kingsbridge and in South Hams district. TQ7 4BY is located in the Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 2014-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechwood Park, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ7 4BU, TQ7 4RL, TQ7 4RH, TQ7 4RN, TQ7 4SH, TQ7 4BT, TQ7 4RW, TQ7 4SA, TQ7 4RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ7 4BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 TQ7 4BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 20.5% | 31.6% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 51.3% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 49.2% | 57.4% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 27.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 10.5% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around TQ7 4BY this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 9.1% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 25.1% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 35.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.1% | 98.9% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 93.9% | 95.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 95.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Park was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.4% higher than the Allington & Strete average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechwood Park has the 7th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete and the 56th highest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Beechwood Park, Kingsbridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-08-30 | £257,765 |
| 8 Beechwood Park, Kingsbridge, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-02-21 | £253,779 |
| 25 Beechwood Park, Kingsbridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-11-14 | £270,854 |
| 2 Beechwood Park, Kingsbridge, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-04-06 | £477,956 |
| 23 Beechwood Park, Kingsbridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-03-31 | £232,660 |
TQ7 4BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 4BY 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.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loddiswell Primary School Beechwood Park , Loddiswell TQ7 4BY | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School Fore Street , Aveton Gifford TQ7 4LB | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbridge Community Primary School Belle Cross Road , TQ7 1NL | 2out of 4 | 5,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loddiswell Playing Field South Brent Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 123 yd |
| Loddiswell Primary School FORE STREET | grass pitches | 447 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 | 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.