The TQ8 postcode district, covering Salcombe in South Devon, recorded a trajectory score of 39.0 out of 100, placing it in the fourth percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices grew at a compound annual rate of 3.3%, whilst rental yields demonstrated stronger momentum at 5.1% CAGR. Population expansion remained modest at 1.3% over the same period. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited transformation activity currently. These metrics indicate a coastal area with measured property appreciation and rental performance, though growth rates remain below national averages.
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- 1Property prices up 2.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Salcombe · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 38/100, driven mainly by safety.
Salcombe (TQ8) common questions
Is Salcombe up and coming?
Salcombe (TQ8) has a trajectory score of 38/100 (Average), placing it in the top 97% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Salcombe safe?
Salcombe has a safety score of 28/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Salcombe?
The average property price in Salcombe (TQ8) is £341k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Salcombe?
The median monthly rent in Salcombe (TQ8) is £995 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Salcombe?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Kingsbridge (TQ7), Dartmouth (TQ6), Plymouth (PL8), South Brent (TQ10), Totnes (TQ9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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