Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

THE ORCHARD, TQ9 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARD, TQ9 5DP.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
workEmployment
2/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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.

Shoplifting56
Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft17
Public order16

school Local Schools

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The Grove School

Outstanding322 pupils0.4 km
P

Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate141 pupils0.5 km
S

King Edward VI Community College

Good1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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

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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Totnes Post Office and Spar0.4 km
fastfood

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