TQ9 5AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hillbrook Rise, 0.1km from Higher Westonfields in Totnes. Administratively it sits within Totnes ward and the Totnes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ9, TQ9 5AU offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 53 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ9 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00102219 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLBROOK RISE, TQ9 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLBROOK RISE, TQ9 5AU.
281
53
£ 41,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ9 5AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. TQ9 5AU's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £620k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ9 5AU. The average age is 53.2. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 600,000
5 sales · Mean £ 570,000
Terraced
£ 720,000
1 sales · Mean £ 720,000
Detached
£ 297,500
2 sales · Mean £ 297,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ9 5AU has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School
The Grove School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Grown in Totnes0.8 km
- Marketplace Ministries Ltd0.7 km
- Signal Box Cafe1.0 km
- Use The Sauce0.8 km
- Use The Sauce0.8 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Rushbrook Youth Space (DYS Space*)0.8 km
- Amelies Deli0.7 km
- Annies Fruit Shop0.6 km
- Cormacks Seafood0.6 km
- Country Cheeses0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- B & B0.8 km
- Four Seasons Guest House0.3 km
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel0.6 km
- The Old Forge Hotel Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Albert Inn0.3 km
- Dartmouth Inn0.7 km
- King William IV Hotel0.7 km
- Lord Nelson0.6 km
- Steam Packet Inn0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Totnes Post Office and Spar0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Food for Thought0.5 km
- Phoenix0.3 km
- Totnes Grill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Totnes1.1 km
- Paignton7.9 km
- Torquay9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westonfields0.1 km
- Westonfields0.1 km
- Westonfields0.1 km
- Westonfields0.2 km
- Stafford Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ95AU · Data under Open Government Licence