Babbage Road Totnes, South Hams
94 addresses across 15 postcodes (TQ9), about 600 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 35501263.
- Flood: 48 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in South Hams costs £2,615 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 310 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 2 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 94 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leatside Surgery, about 80 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | UNIT 2, LEAT BUILDINGS TQ9 5JA | Other | £288,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jul 2024 | PARAGON HOUSE TQ9 5JA | Detached | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Apr 2021 | LEATSIDE SURGERY TQ9 5JA | Other | £4,250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Apr 2018 | UNIT 1-3, DART MILLS TQ9 5JA | Other | £265,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Mar 2018 | UNIT 5, DART MILLS TQ9 5JA | Other | £700,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Aug 2017 | TOTNES DELIVERY OFFICE TQ9 5FN | Other | £143,895 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in South Hams in 2026-27: Band D £2,615 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,743 | £2,034 | £2,325 | £2,615 | £3,196 | £3,778 | £4,359 | £5,230 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 1,070 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 42 at medium risk and 19 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 44 homes the Environment Agency counts, 2 are in areas at high risk, 5 medium, 16 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5JA | zone 3 | 4 / 24 / 3 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5JE | zone 3 | 0 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5HZ | zone 2 | 2 / 5 / 16 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5JD | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5FN | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 7YZ | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 9BJ | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 9BT | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 9DL | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 9DY | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 9EN | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 9FX | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 9GD | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 9GS | zone 3 | ||
| TQ9 9GW | zone 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 94 addresses are between 2 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5FN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Totnes 797,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 310 m |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pavilions Leisure Centre Totnes | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Totnes Ferry Landing | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 310 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 38.3 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 110 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leatside Surgery | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Lodge Dental Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Totnes Hospital | 310 m |
| Police station | Totnes Police Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,410 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,350 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Priory House, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m south-west. 309 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 27 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priory House | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south-west |
| The Guildhall | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Totnes Priory | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Priory Gate House | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Totnes Castle | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Medieval chapel of the Holy Ghost and St Katherine at Warland, 250m south west of Totnes Bridge | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Dartington Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snipe Island | Island | 210 m north |
| Cherry Tree Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| St Peter's Quay Pool | Lake or reservoir | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Harper's Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Gut | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Tenner's Bottom | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 4 |
| Under 55 | 86 | 89 |
8 of the street's 94 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Hams: see them on the South Hams page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nook TQ9 5JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Totnes Bowling Club TQ9 5XW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Copperhead Ales TQ9 5XL | Manufacturers/packers | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| The Clay Cure TQ9 5XN | Manufacturers/packers | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Health Source TQ9 5XL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Totnes Community Hospital TQ9 5GH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Raw Living Ltd TQ9 5LE | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Signal Box Cafe TQ9 5JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Wild Thyme @ China Blue TQ9 5JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| The Daily Knead TQ9 5JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Terrace Coffee Shop TQ9 5NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Brutus Stone Kitchen TQ9 5NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Silver Grill TQ9 5DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| King William IV Hotel TQ9 5HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett TQ9 5HN | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Borough Park Road (13); On or near Parklands (8); On or near Ford Road (6); On or near Babbage Road (2); On or near Parking Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- TQ9 5JA: 74 addresses of 100 in the postcode
- TQ9 5JE: 5 addresses
- TQ9 5HZ: 2 addresses of 52 in the postcode
- TQ9 5JD: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- TQ9 5FN: 1 address
- TQ9 7YZ: 1 address
- TQ9 9BJ: 1 address
- TQ9 9BT: 1 address
- TQ9 9DL: 1 address
- TQ9 9DY: 1 address
- TQ9 9EN: 1 address
- TQ9 9FX: 1 address
- TQ9 9GD: 1 address
- TQ9 9GS: 1 address
- TQ9 9GW: 1 address
Nearby streets
Wills Road · Parklands · Borough Park Road · Burke Road · Babbage Road · Ford Road · Ashburton Road · Station Road · Priory Drive · Colebrook Cottages · Priory Avenue · Manor Way
All the streets in TQ9 and across South Hams.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.