Postcode TQ9 5SG 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 0.3 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.
Totnes Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Totnes Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
The average income per household in Totnes Town is £46,731 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ9 5SG.
Totnes Town near TQ9 5SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Totnes located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Totnes | N/A | Walking directions to Totnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Borough Park | Medium | Walking directions to Borough Park |
| 0.3 mi | Vire Island | Small | Walking directions to Vire Island |
| 0.3 mi | Community Orchard and Wood | Small | Walking directions to Community Orchard and Wood |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £391 per square foot) in Totnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £520,000 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £390,000 | £404 |
| Terraced | 47 | £360,000 | £384 |
| Flats | 23 | £325,000 | £359 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £421,750 | £216,000 | £295,000 | £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 | £480,000 | £261,500 | £390,000 | £330,000 |
| 2026 | £442,500 | £292,778 | £405,000 | £347,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £309 | £309 | £296 | £270 |
| 2017 | £295 | £319 | £299 | £289 |
| 2018 | £302 | £272 | £280 | £314 |
| 2019 | £326 | £249 | £288 | £305 |
| 2020 | £350 | £280 | £335 | £303 |
| 2021 | £379 | £342 | £334 | £354 |
| 2022 | £433 | £355 | £364 | £406 |
| 2023 | £417 | £342 | £386 | £409 |
| 2024 | £417 | £507 | £395 | £406 |
| 2025 | £396 | £398 | £396 | £397 |
| 2026 | £383 | £327 | £385 | £398 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ9 5SG.
In the TQ9 5SG postcode area, located within Totnes Town, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ9 5SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Happy Apple | High Street, South Hams, TQ9 5SQ | Walking directions to Happy Apple |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 39 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5HN | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Priory Drive, South Hams, TQ9 5HU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Ticklemore Cheese Shop | Fore Street, South Hams, TQ9 5DX | Walking directions to Ticklemore Cheese Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Coronation Road, Totnes, TQ9 5GN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for South Hams district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TQ9 5SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Presswell
Totnes - Elected 4 May 2023
Georgina Mary Allen
Totnes - Elected 4 May 2023
John Birch
Totnes - Elected 4 May 2023
Caroline Voaden
South Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TQ9 5SG 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.
The median sale price around TQ9 5SG in Totnes Town is £375,000 (about £391 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to TQ9 5SG, including The Grove School (Good), Totnes Independent School and On Track Education Totnes (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TQ9 5SG is Totnes, about 509 m away.
TQ9 5SG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Devon covering TQ9 5SG 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.