The Orchard is in Totnes and in South Hams district. TQ9 5DP is located in the Totnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Orchard, Totnes, TQ9 5DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ9 5WE, TQ9 5WF, TQ9 5ER, TQ9 5EN, TQ9 5GZ, TQ9 5EY, TQ9 5WG, TQ9 5HB, TQ9 5WB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ9 5DP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 53.1% | 53.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TQ9 5DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17% | 26.9% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 21.3% | 18.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 5.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 38.5% | 46.2% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 17.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around TQ9 5DP this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 8.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 14.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 45% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 87.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 87% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchard was 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Totnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Orchard has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Totnes and the 79th highest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Orchard, Totnes, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2003-06-23 | £309,978 |
| 7 The Orchard, Totnes, Devon Terraced, a newly built property | £145,000 | 2002-10-24 | £348,725 |
TQ9 5DP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove School The Grove , TQ9 5ED | 4out of 4 | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Pathfields , TQ9 5TZ | 1out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Pomeroy Parochial Church of England Primary School Berry Pomeroy , TQ9 6LH | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartington Church of England Academy Shinners Bridge , Dartington TQ9 6JU | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbertonford Church of England Primary School Old Road , Harbertonford TQ9 7TA | 3out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Community College Ashburton Road , TQ9 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROC College (part of United Response) The Boatshed , Unit C TQ9 5AL | - not rated | 533 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education - Totnes Parragon Building , Ford Road TQ9 5LQ | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totnes Progressive School Windmill House , 21 Ashburton Road TQ9 5JT | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifeworks College Lescaze , Shinners Bridge TQ9 6JD | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Dart Academy Shinners Bridge , TQ9 6JD | 1out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maisies Cafe | The Old Workshop, Warland | 168 yd | |
| Taguchi-Ya | 12 Ticklemore Street, Totnes | 284 yd | |
| Eversfield Organic Ltd | Eversfield Organic, 5A The Plains | 297 yd | |
| Waterside Bistro | 2-3 Symons Passage, The Plains | 326 yd | |
| The Curator Cafe | 2 and 2A The Plains, Totnes | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Inn | Warland, Totnes | 54 yd | |
| Watermans Arms | Victoria Street, Totnes | 284 yd | |
| Steam Packet Inn | St Peters Quay, Totnes | 291 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Inn, 7 Fore Street | 387 yd | |
| King William IV Hotel | 45 Fore Street, Totnes | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totnes Grill | 5 The Plains, Totnes | 305 yd | |
| Food for Thought | 10 The Plains, Totnes | 305 yd | |
| Good Food House | 20 Leechwell Street, Totnes | 616 yd | |
| Room 101 | 101A High Street, Totnes | 692 yd | |
| Joejoes | 61A High Street, Totnes | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totnes Post Office and Spar | 39 Fore Street, Totnes | 419 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes St Johns Church Of England Primary School PATHFIELDS | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Totnes Leisure Centre BOROUGH PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 841 yd |
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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.