Chapel Lane is in Loddiswell, Kingsbridge and in South Hams district. TQ7 4QT is located in the Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Lane, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ7 4QR, TQ7 4QW, TQ7 4QU, TQ7 4QJ, TQ7 4RQ, TQ7 4RG, TQ7 4QN, TQ7 4QH, TQ7 4QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ7 4QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.3% | 36.3% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 39.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 8.2% | -6.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 51% | 58.5% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 27.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 8.3% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 27.5% | 21.6% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 29.2% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.5% | 97.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 96.4% | 97.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Lane was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% higher than the Allington & Strete average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Lane has the 27th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storridge Cottage Chapel Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-11-09 | £355,926 |
| Storridge Cottage Chapel Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2012-08-06 | £356,979 |
| Storridge Cottage Chapel Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-07-18 | £359,848 |
| Storridge Cottage Chapel Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2004-08-26 | £380,351 |
| The Bakery Cottage Chapel Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2003-10-10 | £341,438 |
TQ7 4QT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loddiswell Primary School Beechwood Park , Loddiswell TQ7 4BY | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School Fore Street , Aveton Gifford TQ7 4LB | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbridge Community Primary School Belle Cross Road , TQ7 1NL | 2out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Alvington Church of England Academy West Alvington , TQ7 3PP | 2out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbridge Academy Balkwill Road , TQ7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 5,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loddiswell Primary School FORE STREET | grass pitches | 122 yd |
| Loddiswell Playing Field South Brent Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 406 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.