Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

THE PLAINS, TQ9 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PLAINS, TQ9 5DL.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ9 5DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TQ9 5DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 55% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ9 5DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Plains, 0.2km from Weirfields in Totnes. Administratively it sits within Totnes ward and the Totnes constituency.

This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, down 11.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ9 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00102239 (shared with 14 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 5DL. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 395,000

20 sales · Mean £ 406,700

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

TQ9 5DL has low crime rates — 49 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 offences67
Shoplifting63
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft25
Public order20

school Local Schools

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The Grove School

Outstanding322 pupils0.4 km
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Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate141 pupils0.4 km
S

King Edward VI Community College

Good1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Grown in Totnes0.5 km
  • Marketplace Ministries Ltd0.5 km
  • Signal Box Cafe0.5 km
  • Totnes Progressive School0.9 km
  • Use The Sauce0.5 km
  • + 31 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Rushbrook Youth Space (DYS Space*)0.4 km
  • Amelies Deli0.2 km
  • Annies Fruit Shop0.1 km
  • Cormacks Seafood0.1 km
  • Country Cheeses0.1 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • B & B0.3 km
  • Four Seasons Guest House0.2 km
  • Royal Seven Stars Hotel0.1 km
  • The Old Forge Hotel Ltd0.3 km
  • Stillpoint Detox0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Albert Inn0.2 km
  • Dartmouth Inn0.3 km
  • King William IV Hotel0.2 km
  • Lord Nelson0.1 km
  • Steam Packet Inn0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Totnes Post Office and Spar0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Food for Thought0.1 km
  • Phoenix0.6 km
  • Totnes Grill0.1 km
  • Good Food House0.6 km
  • Room 1010.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Totnes0.7 km
  • Paignton8.4 km
  • Torquay10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel0.0 km
  • The Plains0.1 km
  • Coronation Road opp Town Mill0.1 km
  • The Plains0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km