TQ9 5DR is a safe, established residential area on The Plains, 0.2km from Weirfields in Totnes. Administratively it sits within Totnes ward and the Totnes constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ9 5DR offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ9 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00102226 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PLAINS, TQ9 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PLAINS, TQ9 5DR.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ9 5DR spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5DR. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 278,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ9 5DR is moderate at 50 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
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
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Rushbrook Youth Space (DYS Space*)0.4 km
- Amelies Deli0.2 km
- Annies Fruit Shop0.0 km
- Cormacks Seafood0.0 km
- Country Cheeses0.0 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- B & B0.2 km
- Four Seasons Guest House0.3 km
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel0.1 km
- The Old Forge Hotel Ltd0.4 km
- Stillpoint Detox0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Albert Inn0.3 km
- Dartmouth Inn0.2 km
- King William IV Hotel0.2 km
- Lord Nelson0.1 km
- Steam Packet Inn0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Totnes Post Office and Spar0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Food for Thought0.1 km
- Phoenix0.7 km
- Totnes Grill0.0 km
- Good Food House0.6 km
- Room 1010.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Totnes0.7 km
- Paignton8.5 km
- Torquay10.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Plains0.0 km
- The Plains0.0 km
- Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel0.1 km
- Coronation Road opp Town Mill0.1 km
- Fore Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ95DR · Data under Open Government Licence