South Hams
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (TQ9), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35500878.
16 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 5, D: 9, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in South Hams costs £2,615 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 95% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 1.0 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Heath's Garden, is about 770 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 32 to 42 m above sea level. 3 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Catherine House Surgery, about 1.2 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: House, enclosed end-terrace (9); House, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (5); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (1).
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 (46% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- LOWER BROOMBOROUGH, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5NG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 32 m and 42 m above sea level (36 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5NG | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Totnes 797,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.0 km |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km | |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 20 within 800 m; nearest Smithfields Totnes | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 9.5 km |
| Ferry terminal | Totnes Ferry Landing | 1.4 km |
| Car parks | Parking space on Ashburton Road | 820 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 39.4 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 110.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Catherine House Surgery | 1.2 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Well | 1.2 km |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Manor Lodge Dental Surgery | 1.2 km |
| Hospital | Totnes Hospital | 1.2 km |
| Police station | Totnes Police Station | 770 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Payzone | 720 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Heath's Garden 540 m² | 770 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.5 ha | 1.8 km |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,430 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Follaton House (South Hams District Council), a listed building (Grade II*), 620 m west. 198 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 6 of them Grade I and 17 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Follaton House (South Hams District Council) | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m west |
| Totnes Castle | Scheduled monument | 690 m east |
| The Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 720 m east |
| Leechwell holy well, 350m south west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 740 m east |
| 55, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m east |
| Immersion bath associated with Leechwell holy well, 40m north east of Leechwell Cottage | Scheduled monument | 790 m east |
| 43, Butterwalk (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade I | 800 m east |
| Dartington Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harper's Hill | Hill | 670 m south |
| Peek Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km north-west |
| Vire Island | Island | 1.3 km east |
| Bridge Pool | Tidal water | 1.4 km east |
| St Peter's Quay Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km east |
| The Gut | Wetland | 4.5 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 24 |
3 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m | No published inspection |
| The Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Grubb TQ9 5LX | Other catering premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Community of St. Antony & St.Elias TQ9 5LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kellock Drive (10); On or near Collapark (7); On or near Fallowfields (2); On or near Smithfields (2); On or near Follaton Mount (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.