Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

BRIDGETOWN HILL, TQ9 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGETOWN HILL, TQ9 5BL.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

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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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TQ9 5BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TQ9 5BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bridgetown Hill, 0.4km from Higher Westonfields in Totnes. Administratively it sits within Totnes ward and the Totnes constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ9 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00102217 (shared with 14 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 5BL. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

TQ9 5BL has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate141 pupils0.7 km
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The Grove School

Outstanding322 pupils1.3 km
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Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • R.M.L. MEATS0.8 km
  • Spar0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Four Seasons Guest House0.8 km
  • Royal Seven Stars Hotel1.0 km
  • The Old Forge Hotel Ltd0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Albert Inn0.8 km
  • Totnes FM Studio Lounge1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Waterside Bistro1.0 km
  • Grown in Totnes1.0 km
  • Marketplace Ministries Ltd0.9 km
  • Use The Sauce1.0 km
  • Use The Sauce1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Food for Thought1.0 km
  • Phoenix0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Totnes1.4 km
  • Paignton7.5 km
  • Torquay9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Highlands0.0 km
  • Blackpost Cross0.0 km
  • Highlands0.1 km
  • Higher Westonfields0.1 km
  • Higher Westonfields0.1 km