Cliff Road is in Salcombe and in South Hams district. TQ8 8JX is located in the Salcombe & Thurlestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 2019-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cliff Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ8 8JJ, TQ8 8LP, TQ8 8HJ, TQ8 8JY, TQ8 8JZ, TQ8 8HN, TQ8 8HP, TQ8 8HW, TQ8 8JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ8 8JX is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 50.4% | 44.7% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 55.3% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 | 30.5% | 31.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 34.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 20.6% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 10% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.1% | 37.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 28.9% | -14.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 24.6% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 21.5% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 10.5% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 30.8% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 93.7% | 94.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 94.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliff Road was 155.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 421.4% higher than the Allington & Strete average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cliff Road has the highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete and the 17th highest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.5 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. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 The Sunny Cliff Cliff Road, Salcombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2025-01-24 | £1,592,197 |
| Flat 6 Sunny Cliff Cliff Road, Salcombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2019-05-28 | £2,174,908 |
| Skerrystone Unit 4 The Sunny Cliff Cliff Road, Salcombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2019-05-13 | £1,394,172 |
| Cadmus, Unit 1 Sunny Cliff Hotel Cliff Road, Salcombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2019-04-25 | £1,698,007 |
| Wolf Rock, Unit 2 The Sunny Cliff Cliff Road, Salcombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2019-04-05 | £1,415,006 |
TQ8 8JX 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.
TQ8 8JX 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 TQ8 8JX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Full-Time Employee | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salcombe Church of England Primary School Onslow Road , TQ8 8AG | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School Higher Town , Malborough TQ7 3RN | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charleton Church of England Academy West Charleton , TQ7 2AL | 3out of 4 | 4,836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salty Sailor | Salcombe Yacht Club, Cliff Road | 451 yd | |
| Sailor V | 36-38 Fore Street, Salcombe | 537 yd | |
| Dick & Wills | Dick and Wills, The Salcombe | 579 yd | |
| La Creperie De Salcombe | 61B Fore Street, Salcombe | 602 yd | |
| Captain Morgans | Normandy Way, Salcombe | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Inn | The Ferry Inn, Fore Street | 541 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 18 Fore Street | 670 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | Fore Street, Salcombe | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salcombe Pasty Company | Cliff House, Cliff Road | 440 yd | |
| Salcombe Yawl | The Salcombe Yawl, 10 Clifton Place | 713 yd | |
| The Salcombe Cr?perie | 80 Fore Street, Salcombe | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Salcombe Harbour Hotel CLIFF ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| Salcombe Rugby Football Club TWO MEADS TWO MEADS CAMPERDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| The Berry SUNCROFT SUNCROFT FORTESCUE ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Salcombe Swimming Pool Onslow Road | swimming pool | 747 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.