Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

SOMERSET PLACE, TQ9 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET PLACE, TQ9 5AX.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TQ9 5AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
workEmployment
4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ9 5AX's 56% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £409k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 54.9% year-on-year.

home £409,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ9 5AX is a safe, established residential area on Somerset Place, 0.3km from Westonfields in Totnes. Administratively it sits within Totnes ward and the Totnes constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £409k, down 54.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ9 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00102220 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ9 5AX. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 545,000

3 sales · Mean £ 521,666

Terraced

£ 411,000

6 sales · Mean £ 420,333

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 236,333

Flat

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 225,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ9 5AX has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences58
Shoplifting51
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate141 pupils0.2 km
P

The Grove School

Outstanding322 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Community College

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Grown in Totnes0.7 km
  • Marketplace Ministries Ltd0.6 km
  • Signal Box Cafe0.9 km
  • Use The Sauce0.7 km
  • Use The Sauce0.7 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Rushbrook Youth Space (DYS Space*)0.7 km
  • Amelies Deli0.6 km
  • Annies Fruit Shop0.5 km
  • Cormacks Seafood0.5 km
  • Country Cheeses0.5 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • B & B0.7 km
  • Four Seasons Guest House0.2 km
  • Royal Seven Stars Hotel0.4 km
  • The Old Forge Hotel Ltd0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Albert Inn0.2 km
  • Dartmouth Inn0.6 km
  • King William IV Hotel0.6 km
  • Lord Nelson0.5 km
  • Steam Packet Inn0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Totnes Post Office and Spar0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Food for Thought0.4 km
  • Phoenix0.3 km
  • Totnes Grill0.5 km
  • Good Food House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Totnes1.0 km
  • Paignton8.0 km
  • Torquay10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Seymour Place0.1 km
  • Seymour Place0.1 km
  • Westonfields0.2 km
  • Westonfields0.2 km
  • Cross Park0.2 km