Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

NORTHGATE, TQ9 5NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHGATE, TQ9 5NX.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ9 5NX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TQ9 5NX is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

TQ9 5NX is a mixed residential area on Northgate, 0.3km from Totnes in Totnes. Administratively it sits within Totnes ward and the Totnes constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £745k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ9 5NX are sourced from Output Area E00102227 (shared with 17 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 5NX. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 745,000

4 sales · Mean £ 688,750

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

Crime around TQ9 5NX is moderate at 68 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.

Shoplifting62
Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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The Grove School

Outstanding322 pupils0.3 km
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King Edward VI Community College

Good0.7 km
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Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate141 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Grown in Totnes0.6 km
  • Marketplace Ministries Ltd0.6 km
  • Signal Box Cafe0.2 km
  • Totnes Progressive School0.4 km
  • Use The Sauce0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Rushbrook Youth Space (DYS Space*)0.4 km
  • Amelies Deli0.4 km
  • Annies Fruit Shop0.6 km
  • Cormacks Seafood0.6 km
  • Country Cheeses0.5 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • B & B0.4 km
  • Four Seasons Guest House0.8 km
  • Royal Seven Stars Hotel0.6 km
  • The Old Forge Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • Stillpoint Detox0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Albert Inn0.8 km
  • Dartmouth Inn0.7 km
  • King William IV Hotel0.4 km
  • Lord Nelson0.5 km
  • Steam Packet Inn1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Food for Thought0.6 km
  • Totnes Grill0.6 km
  • Good Food House0.3 km
  • Room 1010.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Totnes0.3 km
  • Paignton9.0 km
  • Torquay10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Square0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • The Narrows0.3 km
  • Barracks Hill0.3 km