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TQ9 5DD

The Plains

Totnes

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Detailed insights for TQ9 5DD

Overview

Postcode TQ9 5DD is located in a rural town, within the Totnes ward of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Totnes Town area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Totnes Town is £46,731 per year. The nearest station is Totnes, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Borough Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Totnes Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,634 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Totnes Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Totnes Town is £46,731 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from TQ9 5DD.

Flood risk

High

Totnes Town near TQ9 5DD has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Totnes located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TQ9 5DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Totnes

N/A

Walking directions to Totnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TQ9 5DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBorough ParkMediumWalking directions to Borough Park
0.1 miVire IslandSmallWalking directions to Vire Island
0.3 miMeadow ParkSmallWalking directions to Meadow Park

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
3,069.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
52.99(+702%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.16(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.25(+110%)
Other theft
21.74(+286%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.98(+162%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
85.48%
Other White
17
6.85%
Indian
4
1.61%
Other Asian
4
1.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.21%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
49.78%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.98%
No qualifications
33
14.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.96%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
45.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
30.63%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.38%
Other social rented
10
6.25%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.38%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Totnes

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£391
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £518K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £391 per square foot) in Totnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Totnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£585,000£398
Semi-Detached37£390,000£404
Terraced53£360,000£391
Flats27£275,000£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Totnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Totnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£439,500£212,000£296,500£235,000
2017£425,000£210,000£276,975£277,475
2018£415,000£187,500£263,750£284,500
2019£483,500£200,000£302,475£285,000
2020£423,750£215,000£330,000£282,500
2021£424,000£185,000£323,750£306,250
2022£550,000£205,000£365,000£338,000
2023£532,500£240,000£366,371£364,000
2024£610,000£350,000£427,000£385,000
2025£505,000£300,000£389,000£335,000
2026£620,000£260,000£420,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Totnes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Totnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£323£301£269
2017£295£319£299£289
2018£302£272£280£314
2019£326£249£288£307
2020£350£280£335£303
2021£379£348£334£354
2022£433£355£364£406
2023£417£342£386£409
2024£417£507£395£406
2025£389£398£401£392
2026£399£349£385£396
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Totnes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Totnes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ9 5DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ9 5DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 2025Flat 5, Bridge Terrace, The Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5DLFlatsLeasehold£350,000
14 Apr 2025Flat 9, Bridge Terrace, The Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5DLFlatsLeasehold£344,000
29 Jul 202520 - 22, Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DXOtherLeasehold£250,000
18 Nov 20252A, The Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5DROtherFreehold£400,000
13 Mar 2026Flat 6, Bertram House, Ticklemore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5EJFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the TQ9 5DD postcode area, located within Totnes Town, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ9 5DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Grove SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableOn Track Education TotnesOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTotnes St John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TQ9 5DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TQ9 5DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTicklemore Cheese ShopFore Street, South Hams, TQ9 5DXWalking directions to Ticklemore Cheese Shop
0.1 miPremier Express39 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5HNWalking directions to Premier Express
0.1 miMorrisonsCoronation Road, Totnes, TQ9 5GNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miBridgetown Stores14-15 Bridgetown, Totnes, TQ9 5BAWalking directions to Bridgetown Stores
0.2 miMorrisonsPriory Drive, South Hams, TQ9 5HUWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Hams district.

Band A£1,743
Band B£2,034
Band C£2,325
Band D£2,615
Band E£3,196
Band F£3,778
Band G£4,359
Band H£5,230

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TQ9 5DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Presswell

Totnes - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Georgina Mary Allen

Totnes - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

John Birch

Totnes - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Caroline Voaden

South Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSouth HamsE07000044
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth DevonE14001484
WardTotnesE05010144
ParishTotnesE04003183
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Totnes TownE02004191
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Hams 003DE01020183
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ9 5DD

Is TQ9 5DD (Totnes Town) safe?

The area around TQ9 5DD records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TQ9 5DD?

The median sale price around TQ9 5DD in Totnes is £375,000 (about £391 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ9 5DD?

There are 6 schools close to TQ9 5DD, including The Grove School (Good), On Track Education Totnes (Good) and Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TQ9 5DD?

The closest station to TQ9 5DD is Totnes, about 675 m away.

How deprived is the area around TQ9 5DD?

TQ9 5DD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,634 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TQ9 5DD (Totnes Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Devon covering TQ9 5DD is Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anna Presswell (Green Party), Georgina Mary Allen (Green Party) and John Birch (Liberal Democrats).