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TQ9 7SZ

Mill Meadow

West Dart

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Detailed insights for TQ9 7SZ

Overview

Postcode TQ9 7SZ is located in a rural village, within the West Dart ward of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Loddiswell & Dartington area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Loddiswell & Dartington is £56,307 per year. The nearest station is Totnes, about 3.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Loddiswell & Dartington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Loddiswell & Dartington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Loddiswell & Dartington is £56,307 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from TQ9 7SZ.

Flood risk

Medium

Loddiswell & Dartington near TQ9 7SZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Totnes located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
641.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.22(-51%)
Other theft
3.65(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.65(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.24(-50%)
Public order
2.03(-69%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
91.9%
Other White
14
4.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.25%
Irish
2
0.62%
Roma
2
0.62%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
48.66%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.03%
No qualifications
32
12.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.05%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
38.69%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.06%
Other social rented
18
13.14%
Social rents from council
5
3.65%
Total households: 137

Property prices in West Dart

Median price£460,000
Price per sq ft£420
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £793K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (about £420 per square foot) in West Dart area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,750 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Dart over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£765,000£429
Semi-Detached4£372,500£428
Terraced10£257,500£350
Flats1£159,750£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Dart

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dart.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£243,750£253,700
2017£597,500£310,750£257,500
2018£525,000£244,000£271,000
2019£633,750£346,000£315,000
2020£795,000£320,000£306,500
2021£740,000£377,500£287,000
2022£748,800£410,000£325,000
2023£905,000£510,000£595,000
2024£950,000£513,750£287,500
2025£660,000£515,000£267,000
2026£565,000£375,000£641,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dart.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dart.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£349£263£220
2017£314£240£284
2018£355£273£268
2019£310£277£335
2020£403£312£263
2021£407£393£300
2022£412£406£373
2023£493£533£454
2024£517£441£298
2025£514£421£318
2026£455£435
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dart.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Dart in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ9 7SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ9 7SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Brock Hill House, Totnes, TQ9 7SZDetachedFreehold£575,000
18 Aug 20251, Broad Steps, Totnes, TQ9 7TDTerracedFreehold£223,000
15 Aug 2025The Bungalow, Old Road, Totnes, TQ9 7TADetachedFreehold£240,000
04 Jul 2025Ford Cottage, Old Road, Totnes, TQ9 7TATerracedFreehold£170,000
15 Aug 20254, Woodland Road, Totnes, TQ9 7SXTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the TQ9 7SZ postcode area, located within Loddiswell & Dartington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ9 7SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHarbertonford Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ9 7SZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TQ9 7SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSPARSouth Hams, TQ9 7SYWalking directions to SPAR
0.1 miHarbertonford Post Office and StoresOld Road, Totnes, TQ9 7TAWalking directions to Harbertonford Post Office and Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Hams district (2025-26).

Band A£1,661
Band B£1,938
Band C£2,215
Band D£2,492
Band E£3,045
Band F£3,599
Band G£4,153
Band H£4,984

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 7SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John McKay

West Dart - 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
WardWest DartE05010146
ParishHarbertonE04003152
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Loddiswell & DartingtonE02004194
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Hams 006BE01020143
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ9 7SZ

Is TQ9 7SZ (Loddiswell & Dartington) safe?

The area around TQ9 7SZ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TQ9 7SZ?

The median sale price around TQ9 7SZ in Loddiswell & Dartington is £460,000 (about £420 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ9 7SZ?

There is 1 school close to TQ9 7SZ, including Harbertonford Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TQ9 7SZ?

TQ9 7SZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,780 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TQ9 7SZ (Loddiswell & Dartington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Devon covering TQ9 7SZ is Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John McKay (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.