TQ9 5DP is a safe, established residential area on The Orchard, 0.4km from Totnes in Totnes. Administratively it sits within Totnes ward and the Totnes constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ9 5DP offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ9 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00102226 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ORCHARD, TQ9 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARD, TQ9 5DP.
239
46
£ 41,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ9 5DP — age 46, 46% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ9 5DP. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ9 5DP has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Grove School
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School
King Edward VI Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Grown in Totnes0.8 km
- Marketplace Ministries Ltd0.8 km
- Signal Box Cafe0.7 km
- Use The Sauce0.8 km
- Use The Sauce0.8 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Rushbrook Youth Space (DYS Space*)0.6 km
- Amelies Deli0.4 km
- Annies Fruit Shop0.3 km
- Cormacks Seafood0.3 km
- Country Cheeses0.3 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- B & B0.3 km
- Four Seasons Guest House0.4 km
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel0.4 km
- The Old Forge Hotel Ltd0.5 km
- Stillpoint Detox0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Albert Inn0.4 km
- Dartmouth Inn0.0 km
- King William IV Hotel0.4 km
- Lord Nelson0.4 km
- Steam Packet Inn0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Totnes Post Office and Spar0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Food for Thought0.3 km
- Phoenix0.7 km
- Totnes Grill0.3 km
- Good Food House0.6 km
- Room 1010.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Totnes0.9 km
- Paignton8.5 km
- Torquay10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Home Meadow0.0 km
- Home Park0.1 km
- Totnes Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Totnes Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Totnes Ferry Landing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ95DP · Data under Open Government Licence