Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

DRORIDGE, TQ9 6JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRORIDGE, TQ9 6JQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

391

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ9 6JQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TQ9 6JQ's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £567k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 16.6% year-on-year.

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

TQ9 6JQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Droridge, 0.2km from Dartington in Dartington. Administratively it sits within Dartington & Staverton ward and the Totnes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ9, TQ9 6JQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £567k, down 16.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ9 6JQ are sourced from Output Area E00102042 (shared with 24 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 6JQ. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

13 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

TQ9 6JQ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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River Dart Academy

Inadequate25 pupils0.4 km
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Bidwell Brook School

Good159 pupils0.6 km
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Dartington Church of England Academy

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward VI Community College

Good1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bayards Kitchen0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Food Shop0.5 km
  • Chloe's Cakes0.2 km
  • Follaton Stores0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Totnes Passivhaus B & B0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Totnes1.8 km
  • Paignton10.5 km
  • Torquay12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Droridge Lane0.1 km
  • Droridge Lane0.1 km
  • Newman Crescent0.2 km
  • Newman Crescent0.2 km
  • Cott Inn0.2 km