Forster Road Salcombe, South Hams
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (TQ8), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35501210.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £750,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in South Hams costs £2,615 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 16% to 31% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 19.5 km (12 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Gardens, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Redfern Health Centre, about 330 m away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £1,067,500 | £985,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £1,490,667 | £1,225,000 | £1,756,333 |
| 2018 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £967,500 | £967,500 | £967,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £535,000 | £455,000 | £615,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £499,500 | £499,500 | £499,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £681,000 | £681,000 | £681,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £645,000 | £645,000 | £645,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £451,600 | £451,600 | £451,600 |
| 2007 | 1 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | HILLCROFT TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £750,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2024 | SUNNYHILL TQ8 8EB | Detached | £1,150,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2024 | ST MALO TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £985,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2021 | 3, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £1,225,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2021 | SWISS COTTAGE TQ8 8EB | Detached | £1,756,333 | |
| 29 Nov 2018 | SCOBLE HOUSE TQ8 8EB | Semi-detached | £575,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2017 | WINDCHIMES 4, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £967,500 | |
| 24 Aug 2016 | ALMA VILLA TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £455,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | COMBE HOUSE TQ8 8EB | Detached | £615,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2014 | ST MALO TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £499,500 | |
| 15 Feb 2013 | 1, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £681,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2012 | SWISS COTTAGE TQ8 8EB | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2010 | 2, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £645,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2009 | THE END HOUSE TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £451,600 | |
| 11 May 2007 | 3, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £750,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2006 | 2, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £715,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2006 | 1, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £755,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | ORCHARD HOUSE TQ8 8EB | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2002 | THE END HOUSE TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £291,500 | |
| 6 Sep 2002 | 2, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £440,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2002 | SANDPIPERS TQ8 8EB | Detached | £334,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2001 | SLADE TQ8 8EB | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2001 | 1, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £330,000 | New build. |
| 20 Oct 2000 | 4, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £195,000 | New build. |
| 1 Sep 2000 | ALMA VILLA TQ8 8EB | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2000 | 2, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £180,000 | New build. |
| 17 Jul 2000 | 3, FORSTERS REACH TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £180,000 | New build. |
| 4 May 2000 | MERLINS TQ8 8EB | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 27 Nov 1997 | COMBE HOUSE TQ8 8EB | Detached | £181,000 | |
| 20 Aug 1997 | THE END HOUSE TQ8 8EB | Terraced | £122,500 | |
| 7 Jan 1997 | SPINDRIFT TQ8 8EB | Detached | £119,500 | |
| 12 Jul 1996 | SUNNYHILL TQ8 8EB | Detached | £55,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 153 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1996-2002 (4); 1976-1982 (3); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in South Hams in 2026-27: Band D £2,615 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,743 | £2,034 | £2,325 | £2,615 | £3,196 | £3,778 | £4,359 | £5,230 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (19% of about 1,390 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TQ8 8EB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TQ8 8EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 31 m and 46 m above sea level (39 m on average); the ground rises about 15 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ8 8EA | 82% | 31% | 31% | 0% |
| TQ8 8EB | 84% | 16% | 16% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Ivybridge 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 19.5 km (12 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shadycombe Road Salcombe | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Kingsbridge | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Salcombe Ferry Landing | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 60.7 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 132 km (82 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Redfern Health Centre | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmaderma LTD Salcombe | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Salcombe Dental Practice | 390 m |
| Hospital | South Hams Hospital | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | Kingsbridge Police Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Asda Kingsbridge - Ilbert Road PFS, Kingsbridge Cashzone | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Gardens 2,550 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Park 2,680 m² | 370 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Twomeads 9,810 m² | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,020 m² | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Porch House, a listed building (Grade II*), 330 m east. 69 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Porch House | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m east |
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m east |
| The Grange | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Snapes Manor | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Fort Charles | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Medieval settlement, site of quadrangular castle and relict garden between Ilton Farm and Ilton Castle Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Overbecks (Sharpitor) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snapes Point | Headland | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Small's Cove | Bay | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Mill Bay | Bay | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Ditch End | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Collaton Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Combe | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Hams: see them on the South Hams page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salcombe Church Of England Primary School TQ8 8AG | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Co-op Salcombe TQ8 8FN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Crab Shed Salcombe TQ8 8DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Devon Rum Company TQ8 8FE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| The Salcombe Meat Company TQ8 8NA | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Spar TQ8 8NA | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Wild Oats Kitchen TQ8 8NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Rockfish Salcombe TQ8 8DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Caldo & Fred TQ8 8DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Primo Pizzeria TQ8 8FE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Salcombe Original Takeaway TQ8 8DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Sea N Shore Ltd TQ8 8AL | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Yeoward Boatyards TQ8 8DP | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Salcombe Distilling Company Ltd TQ8 8DP | Manufacturers/packers | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Yes Burger TQ8 8BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bonfire Hill (5); On or near Parking Area (5); On or near Croft Road (4); On or near Ember Road (2); On or near Frobisher Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings The Pasty Shack (retailers - other, TQ8 8BY) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 30 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Coronation Road · Bonfire Hill · Shadycombe Court · Onslow Road · Onslow Road · Drake Road · Cabourg Close · Bonaventure Road · Bonaventure Close · Frobisher Lane · Salcombe Heights Close · Mcilwraith Road
All the streets in TQ8 and across South Hams.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.