TQ8 8JL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TQ8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8JL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case TQ which means Torquay.
Postal District. In our case TQ8.
Postal Sector. In our case TQ8 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JL.

The regional mail center for the post area TQ is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the TQ8 8JL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is KINGSBRIDGE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the TQ8 8JL postcode have the street address of Devon Road

It is situated within the post town of SALCOMBE within the old postal county of Devon.

TQ8 8JL is within the town of Salcombe.

The TQ8 8JL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in TQ8 8JL are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. Of these houses, most are detached.

Most properties in TQ8 8JL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for TQ8 8JL

Latitude	50.2320984932
Longitude	-3.77652140787

Ordnance Survey Maps for TQ8 8JL

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 ol20 South Devon, Brixham to Newton Ferrers	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Landranger 1:50,000 202 Torbay & South Dartmoor	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey

Weather Forecast for TQ8 8JL

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	SSW 22 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	SSW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	SSW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	41.00%	SSW 22 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	14.00%	S 20 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	13.00%	S 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	22.00%	S 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	90.00%	SSE 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	93.00%	S 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	90.00%	SSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	82.00%	SSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	36.00%	SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	3.00%	S 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	1.00%	SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	5.00%	S 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	10.00%	S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	SSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	14.00%	WNW 4 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	20.00%	WNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	18.00%	NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	20.00%	NW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	17.00%	NW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	15.00%	WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	13.00%	WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	12.00%	NW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	NW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TQ8 8JL Postcode?

Download Speeds For TQ8 8JL

Average Mbps	33.400
Median Mbps	39.800
Maximum Mbps	39.840

TQ8 8JL has an average download speed of 33.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

835 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

10% of postcodes (116,139) have slower broadband speeds.

90% of postcodes (1,067,667) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For TQ8 8JL

Average Mbps	7.300
Median Mbps	6.800
Maximum Mbps	10.000

TQ8 8JL has an average upload speed of 7.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,919 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

13% of postcodes (149,108) have slower upload speeds.

87% of postcodes (1,031,614) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of TQ8 8JL Postcode

England Primary Schools

Salcombe Church of England Primary School

Address: Salcombe Church of England Primary School, Onslow Road, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8AG

Distance: 0.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 01548842842

Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School

Address: Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School, Higher Town, Malborough, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3RN

Distance: 1.81 miles

School Website

Contact: 01548561444

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near TQ8 8JL

SALCOMBE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: UNIT 6, HANNAFORD'S LANDING, ISLAND STREET, SALCOMBE, TQ8 8FE

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

KINGSBRIDGE DENTAL CENTRE

Address: WHITECROSS DENTAL CARE, ILBERT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 1HQ

Distance: 3.50 miles

Contact: :

QUAY DENTAL

Address: 1 SOUTH PLACE, THE PROMENADE, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 1JE

Distance: 3.53 miles

Contact: :

MILL STREET DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 16 MILL STREET, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 1ED

Distance: 3.56 miles

Contact: :

ABSOLUTE DENTAL CENTRE LTD

Address: UNIT 3, DUKE STREET COURT, BRIDGE STREET, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 1HX

Distance: 3.62 miles

Contact: :

SOUTH HAMS HOSPITAL

Address: PLYMOUTH ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 1AT

Distance: 3.91 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near TQ8 8JL

BOOTS

Address: 25-26 FORE STREET, SALCOMBE, DEVON, TQ8 8ET

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01548 842146

WELL

Address: THE QUAY, ILBERT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 1EB

Distance: 3.50 miles

Contact: tel: 01548 857158

BOOTS

Address: PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 1DX

Distance: 3.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01548 852354

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CNTR, COOKWORTHY ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 1AE

Distance: 3.92 miles

Contact: tel: 01548 853129

MODBURY PHARMACY

Address: 5 BROAD STREET, MODBURY, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 0PS

Distance: 9.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01548 830212

WELLBEING PHARMACY

Address: DARTMOUTH HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE, WESSEX WAY, DARTMOUTH, TQ6 0JL

Distance: 11.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 222117

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near TQ8 8JL

KINGSBRIDGE EYE CARE

Address: 1 THE PROMENADE, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 1JD

Distance: 3.55 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (KINGSBRIDGE)

Address: 64 FORE STREET, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 1PP

Distance: 3.75 miles

Contact: :

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY OPTICIANS

Address: 77 FORE STREET, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 1AB

Distance: 3.75 miles

Contact: :

NIGEL FROST OPTOMETRIST

Address: 3 CHENE COURT, POUNDWELL STREET, MODBURY, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 0QJ

Distance: 9.42 miles

Contact: :

DART OPTICAL

Address: 21 LOWER STREET, DARTMOUTH, DEVON, TQ6 9AN

Distance: 11.93 miles

Contact: :

NEWSOME OPTICIANS (IVYBRIDGE)

Address: GLANVILLES MILL, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 9PS

Distance: 12.56 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near TQ8 8JL

REDFERN HEALTH CENTRE

Address: SHADYCOMBE ROAD, SALCOMBE, DEVON, TQ8 8DJ

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: tel: 01548 842284

NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: COOKWORTHY ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 1AE

Distance: 3.92 miles

Contact: tel: 01548 853551

CHILLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE

Address: ORCHARD WAY, CHILLINGTON, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 2LB

Distance: 4.61 miles

Contact: tel: 01548 580214

MODBURY HEALTH CENTRE

Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, POUNDWELL MEADOW, MODBURY, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 0QL

Distance: 9.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01548 830666

DARTMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: DARTMOUTH HEALTH & WELLBEING CTR, WESSEX WAY, DARTMOUTH, TQ6 0JL

Distance: 11.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 832212

HIGHLANDS HEALTH CENTRE

Address: FORE STREET, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 9AE

Distance: 12.60 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near TQ8 8JL

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: TQ8 8JL

Ivybridge
Ivybridge station, Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ
Distance: 18.15 miles
Driving Time: 28.00 minutes
Totnes
Totnes station, Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR
Distance: 18.61 miles
Driving Time: 27.21 minutes
Plymouth
Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Distance: 24.45 miles
Driving Time: 40.62 minutes
Paignton
Paignton station, Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF
Distance: 25.02 miles
Driving Time: 38.86 minutes
Torquay
Torquay station, Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU
Distance: 26.50 miles
Driving Time: 41.63 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near TQ8 8JL

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near TQ8 8JL

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the TQ8 8JL Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for TQ8 8JL
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band E	1
Band F	3
Band G	1
Band H	0

What Addresses are in the TQ8 8JL Postcode?

Addresses for Devon Road, Salcombe, Devon, which have the TQ8 8JL Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the TQ8 8JL Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Totnes Co Const
Member or Parliament	Anthony Mangnall
Contact Details	Contact Anthony Mangnall
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the TQ8 8JL Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is South Hams District Council and the County Council is Devon County Council.

Devon County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

South Hams District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for South Hams District at the following link South Hams District.

How much is the Council Tax?

South Hams District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much South Hams District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the TQ8 8JL Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Devon County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

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House Sales in TQ8 8JL

Yearly House Sales for TQ8 8JL
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£355,000	£355,000	£355,000	1
2014	£300,000	£300,000	£300,000	1
2015	£830,000	£830,000	£830,000	1
2018	£405,000	£405,000	£405,000	1
2020	£1,050,000	£1,050,000	£1,050,000	1

Postcodes near the TQ8 8JL Postcode

TQ8 8JJ Bennett Road TQ8 8AP Fortescue Road TQ8 8JW Main Road TQ8 8JP Sandhills Road TQ8 8AR St. Dunstans Road TQ8 8JN St. Dunstans Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the TQ8 8JL Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near TQ8 8JL
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Morrisons, Lime Grove, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 1TP	5.79 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to Morrisons
Tesco, Cookworthy Road, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 1QN	6.10 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near the TQ8 8JL Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near TQ8 8JL
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Unit R5, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, PL1 1EA	18.63 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to Unit R5, Drakes Circus
97-99 New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RQ	18.92 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to 97-99 New George Street
Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF	24.07 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to Service Area, Callington Road
Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Exmouth, EX8 5BT	31.97 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to Devon Cliffs Holiday Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TQ8 8JL
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE	15.19 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE
McDonald's, Pomphlett Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7BH	16.98 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to McDonald's, Pomphlett Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7BH
McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB	17.44 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB
McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ	18.66 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ

KFC Restaurants near TQ8 8JL
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Borough Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7EL	15.72 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to KFC Paignton - Brixham Rd
KFC, Mutley Plain, PLYMOUTH, PL4 6JG	18.78 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to KFC Plymouth - Mutley Plain
KFC, Union Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 3LU	19.03 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to KFC Plymouth - Union Street
KFC, Fleet Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5EB	19.36 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to KFC Torquay - Fleet Street
KFC, Tavistock Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5US	19.93 miles	Directions from TQ8 8JL to KFC Plymouth - Crown Hill Retail Park