Totnes Road is in Strete, Dartmouth and in South Hams district. TQ6 0RU is located in the Allington & Strete electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Totnes Road, Strete, Dartmouth, TQ6 0RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ6 0SA, TQ6 0RT, TQ6 0RY, TQ6 0SE, TQ6 0RN, TQ6 0SD, TQ6 0SF, TQ6 0RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ6 0RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 54.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TQ6 0RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 11.6% | 16.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 59.5% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 17.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.5% | 34% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 41.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 19.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 24.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 14% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 30.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.7% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| White | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 93.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Totnes Road was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% higher than the Allington & Strete average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Totnes Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete and the 98th highest crime rate of 282 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbles Cottage Totnes Road, Dartmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-10 | £297,601 |
| Manor Farm Cottage Totnes Road, Dartmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-22 | £224,378 |
| Strete Barton Farm Totnes Road, Dartmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £1,835,000 | 2024-04-18 | £1,678,629 |
| The Long House Totnes Road, Dartmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2024-01-30 | £1,036,680 |
| 4 Start Bay Heights Totnes Road, Dartmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2023-08-09 | £279,190 |
TQ6 0RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TQ6 0RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ6 0RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Fleming Community Primary School Stoke Fleming , TQ6 0QA | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Fleming Community Primary School Stoke Fleming , TQ6 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Milton Lane , TQ6 9HW | - not rated | 4,985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Milton Lane , TQ6 9HW | 3out of 4 | 4,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartmouth Primary School and Nursery Milton Lane , TQ6 9HW | - not rated | 5,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Community College Milton Lane , TQ6 9HW | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Academy Milton Lane , TQ6 9HW | 3out of 4 | 5,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.