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TQ9 5YH

Rush Way

Totnes

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Detailed insights for TQ9 5YH

Overview

Postcode TQ9 5YH is located in a rural town, within the Totnes area of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Totnes Town area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Totnes Town is £46,731 per year. The median sale price in Totnes is £366,250 (around £392 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £271,625 and £506,875. The nearest station is Totnes, about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Meadow Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
56.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Totnes Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,727 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Totnes Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.2%

Approximately 56.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ9 5YH.

Flood risk

No risk

Totnes Town near TQ9 5YH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Totnes located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TQ9 5YH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMeadow ParkSmallWalking directions to Meadow Park

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
4,490.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.42(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.18(-51%)
Public order
2.65(-59%)
Drugs
1.59(-17%)
Burglary
1.06(-62%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
90.07%
Other White
13
4.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.06%
Other
3
1.06%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
32.49%
No qualifications
46
19.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.24%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
62
45.26%
Owns outright
29
21.17%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.41%
Social rents from council
15
10.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.76%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Totnes

Median price: £366,250
Price per sq ft: £392
Sales (last 12 months): 158
Typical range (middle 50%): £272K – £507K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £366,250 (about £392 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£620,000£399
Semi-Detached39£390,000£398
Terraced56£347,500£391
Flats34£264,250£353

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£280,750£388,000£330,000
2026£585,000£260,000£390,000£340,000
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£396£392
2026£432£335£385£404
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ9 5YH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ9 5YH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20266, Rush Way, Totnes, TQ9 5YHSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
19 Nov 20258, Hope Close, Totnes, TQ9 5YDTerracedFreehold£190,000
18 Jul 20255, Elm Walk, Totnes, TQ9 5YQSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
17 Feb 202630, Furze Road, Totnes, TQ9 5YESemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
06 Jun 20252, Furze Road, Totnes, TQ9 5YETerracedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the TQ9 5YH postcode area, located within Totnes Town, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for TQ9 5YH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryTotnes St John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryThe Grove SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TQ9 5YH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TQ9 5YH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar1-2 Christina Way, Totnes, TQ9 5UUWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miBridgetown Stores14-15 Bridgetown, Totnes, TQ9 5BAWalking directions to Bridgetown Stores

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 5YH, 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
ParishBerry PomeroyE04003131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Totnes TownE02004191
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Hams 003BE01020181
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ9 5YH

Is TQ9 5YH (Totnes Town) safe?

The area around TQ9 5YH records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near TQ9 5YH?

The median sale price around TQ9 5YH in Totnes is £366,250 (about £392 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ9 5YH?

There are 2 schools close to TQ9 5YH, including Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Grove School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around TQ9 5YH?

TQ9 5YH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,727 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Devon covering TQ9 5YH 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).