Orchard Waye is in Totnes and in South Hams district. TQ9 5PN is located in the Totnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Waye, Totnes, TQ9 5PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ9 5PG, TQ9 5PQ, TQ9 5PW, TQ9 5PH, TQ9 5PR, TQ9 5PJ, TQ9 5PP, TQ9 5PF, TQ9 5PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ9 5PN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 50.7% | 53.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 32% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 46.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 54.5% | 48.6% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 5PN this area, 6.3% 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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 6.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.7% | 63.9% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 94.1% | 88.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 89.3% | 88.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 88.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Buddhist | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Waye was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Totnes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orchard Waye has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Totnes and the 76th lowest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Orchard Waye, Totnes, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-11-15 | £405,365 |
| 2 Orchard Waye, Totnes, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 1999-10-01 | £374,111 |
TQ9 5PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ9 5PN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove School The Grove , TQ9 5ED | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Pathfields , TQ9 5TZ | 1out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartington Church of England Academy Shinners Bridge , Dartington TQ9 6JU | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Pomeroy Parochial Church of England Primary School Berry Pomeroy , TQ9 6LH | 3out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbertonford Church of England Primary School Old Road , Harbertonford TQ9 7TA | 3out of 4 | 4,702 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 | 739 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totnes Progressive School Windmill House , 21 Ashburton Road TQ9 5JT | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education - Totnes Parragon Building , Ford Road TQ9 5LQ | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ROC College (part of United Response) The Boatshed , Unit C TQ9 5AL | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifeworks College Lescaze , Shinners Bridge TQ9 6JD | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Dart Academy Shinners Bridge , TQ9 6JD | 1out of 4 | 2,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albatross | 105 High Street, Totnes | 135 yd | |
| Cafe Mumbai | 98-100 High Street, Totnes | 135 yd | |
| Willow Vegetarian Restaurant | 87 High Street, Totnes | 146 yd | |
| The Hairy Barista | 69 High Street, Totnes | 171 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Cafe LTD | 2 Apple Lane, High Street | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Inn | Cistern Street, Totnes | 156 yd | |
| The Bull Inn (Kitchen) | Bull Inn, High Street | 250 yd | |
| Pleiades Masonic Club | Masonic Lodge, South Street | 301 yd | |
| King William IV Hotel | 45 Fore Street, Totnes | 573 yd | |
| Watermans Arms | Victoria Street, Totnes | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room 101 | 101A High Street, Totnes | 108 yd | |
| Joejoes | 61A High Street, Totnes | 146 yd | |
| Good Food House | 20 Leechwell Street, Totnes | 193 yd | |
| Totnes Grill | 5 The Plains, Totnes | 729 yd | |
| Food for Thought | 10 The Plains, Totnes | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totnes Post Office and Spar | 39 Fore Street, Totnes | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes Leisure Centre BOROUGH PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| King Edward Vi Community College KING EDWARD VI COLLEGE KING EDWARD VI COLLEGE ASHBURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 833 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.