Barnfield is in East Allington, Totnes and in South Hams district. TQ9 7QR is located in the Allington & Strete electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnfield, East Allington, Totnes, TQ9 7QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ9 7QZ, TQ9 7RR, TQ9 7QT, TQ9 7QY, TQ9 7QU, TQ9 7RA, TQ9 7RB, TQ9 7QX, TQ9 7RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ9 7QR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 47.6% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 52.4% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TQ9 7QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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 | 24.7% | 21.1% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 61.1% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14% | 10.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 55.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 37.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 96.6% | 97.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnfield was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Allington & Strete average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Barnfield has the 9th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete and the 40th lowest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Barnfield, Totnes, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-10-11 | £271,396 |
| 17 Barnfield, Totnes, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2023-06-29 | £258,187 |
| 14 Barnfield, Totnes, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2023-04-28 | £230,667 |
| 18 Barnfield, Totnes, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-10-09 | £280,675 |
| 11 Barnfield, Totnes, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-09-04 | £293,698 |
TQ9 7QR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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 7QR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Allington Primary School Church Hill , East Allington TQ9 7RE | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackawton Primary School Blackawton , TQ9 7BE | 3out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loddiswell Primary School Beechwood Park , Loddiswell TQ7 4BY | 3out of 4 | 5,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbridge Community Primary School Belle Cross Road , TQ7 1NL | 2out of 4 | 5,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Lane THE OLD RECTORY THE OLD RECTORY | grass pitches | 539 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.