The Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5QL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ9 5QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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	55.4%	55.6%	0.2%	51.0%	4.6%
Male	44.6%	44.4%	-0.2%	49.0%	-4.6%

Partnership Status

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	27.3%	30.8%	3.5%	37.9%	-7.1%
Married: Opposite sex	35.4%	30.4%	-5.0%	44.2%	-13.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	5.1%	3.5%	-1.6%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	14.1%	18.9%	4.8%	9.1%	9.8%
Widowed	18.2%	15.4%	-2.8%	6.1%	9.3%

Health

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	36.2%	40.5%	4.3%	48.4%	-7.9%
Good health	33.3%	31.2%	-2.1%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	24.9%	19.4%	-5.5%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	5.2%	8.1%	2.9%	4.0%	4.1%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.7%	14.5%	-1.2%	18.2%	-3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.1%	4%	-4.1%	9.6%	-5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	11.9%	-3.8%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	2.6%	0.1%	5.3%	-2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	15%	5.4%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	44.9%	49.8%	4.9%	33.8%	16.0%
Other	3.5%	2.2%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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)
Indian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	96.2%	92.3%	-3.9%	81.4%	10.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.7% 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	89.2%	84.7%	-4.5%	83.2%	1.5%
European Union	6.1%	4%	-2.1%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	0.8%	0.8%
Africa	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	1.3%	1.9%
Oceania	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.2%	85.1%	-4.1%	83.2%	1.9%
10+ Years	0.5%	9.7%	9.2%	9.8%	-0.1%
5-10 Years	2.8%	1.2%	-1.6%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.4%	2%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	2%	-4.1%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.4%	76.7%	2.7%
France	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Germany	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.8%	37.2%	9.6%
Christian	38.7%	46.2%	-7.5%
Buddhist	3.6%	0.5%	3.1%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Not answered	10.1%	6.0%	4.1%

Safety

Is The Plains Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Plains was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% higher than the Totnes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Plains has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Totnes and the 21st highest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TQ9 5QL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Plains are based on 204 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Hams.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5QL

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ9 5QL

Average Price
£247,989

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£248,616

Other
£233,578

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Plains

Average Price
£309,667

Semi-Detached
£590,462

Terraced
£716,606

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£303,751

Other
£265,287

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The PlainsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 11 Apple Wharf The Plains, Totnes, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-07-10	£211,824
Flat 17 Apple Wharf The Plains, Totnes, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£390,000	2024-03-08	£362,114
Flat 10 Apple Wharf The Plains, Totnes, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£180,000	2022-12-13	£157,630
Flat 5 Apple Wharf The Plains, Totnes, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-11-30	£176,676
Flat 14 Apple Wharf The Plains, Totnes, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£298,000	2022-07-04	£264,018

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ9 5QL

Employment

TQ9 5QL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

TQ9 5QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 TQ9 5QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Part-Time Employee	16
Other	8
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Information and communication	4
Construction	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grove School The Grove , TQ9 5ED	4out of 4	301 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Pathfields , TQ9 5TZ	1out of 4	640 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Berry Pomeroy Parochial Church of England Primary School Berry Pomeroy , TQ9 6LH	3out of 4	2,920 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dartington Church of England Academy Shinners Bridge , Dartington TQ9 6JU	- not rated	3,102 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School Old Road , Harbertonford TQ9 7TA	3out of 4	4,788 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward VI Community College Ashburton Road , TQ9 5JX	3out of 4	1,278 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
On Track Education - Totnes Parragon Building , Ford Road TQ9 5LQ	- not rated	518 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	633 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Totnes Progressive School Windmill House , 21 Ashburton Road TQ9 5JT	- not rated	975 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lifeworks College Lescaze , Shinners Bridge TQ9 6JD	- not rated	2,768 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
River Dart Academy Shinners Bridge , TQ9 6JD	1out of 4	2,803 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eversfield Organic Ltd	Eversfield Organic, 5A The Plains	87 yd
Maisies Cafe	The Old Workshop, Warland	99 yd
Waterside Bistro	2-3 Symons Passage, The Plains	101 yd
Taguchi-Ya	12 Ticklemore Street, Totnes	107 yd
The Curator Cafe	2 and 2A The Plains, Totnes	120 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dartmouth Inn	Warland, Totnes	185 yd
Lord Nelson	Lord Nelson Inn, 7 Fore Street	186 yd
Watermans Arms	Victoria Street, Totnes	209 yd
Albert Inn	The Albert Inn, 32 Bridgetown	276 yd
King William IV Hotel	45 Fore Street, Totnes	285 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food for Thought	10 The Plains, Totnes	81 yd
Totnes Grill	5 The Plains, Totnes	102 yd
Good Food House	20 Leechwell Street, Totnes	632 yd
Joejoes	61A High Street, Totnes	661 yd
Room 101	101A High Street, Totnes	687 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Totnes Post Office and Spar	39 Fore Street, Totnes		262 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Totnes St Johns Church Of England Primary School PATHFIELDS	grass pitches	534 yd
Totnes Leisure Centre BOROUGH PARK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	656 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	40.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	74.18 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74.18 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TQ9 5QL