Lower Collapark Totnes, South Hams
19 addresses across 3 postcodes (TQ9), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35500892.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £315,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 80% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heath's Garden, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leatside Surgery, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 970 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £257,500 | £215,000 | £300,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2024 | 2 TQ9 5LP | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 28 May 2021 | 16 TQ9 5LP | Terraced | £371,700 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Jul 2016 | 5 TQ9 5LP | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2016 | 16 TQ9 5LP | Terraced | £300,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (31% of about 2,830 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
- 21 September 2026 to 22 September 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 September 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5LP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5NH | zone 2 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5PS | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 9 m and 17 m above sea level (14 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5NH | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| TQ9 5PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Totnes 797,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barracks Hill Swallowfields | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Totnes Ferry Landing | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Ashburton Road | 330 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 38.9 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 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Lodge Dental Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Totnes Hospital | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Totnes Police Station | 280 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heath's Garden 540 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Leechwell Garden 3,030 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,410 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,040 m² | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Totnes Castle, a scheduled monument, 170 m south-east. 289 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 26 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes Castle | Scheduled monument | 170 m south-east |
| The Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 230 m south-east |
| 55, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m south-east |
| 43, Butterwalk (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade I | 330 m south-east |
| Outbuilding to Rear of No 39 (Former Kitchen Block) | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m south-east |
| Totnes Priory | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Leechwell holy well, 350m south west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Dartington Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snipe Island | Island | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Harper's Hill | Hill | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| St Peter's Quay Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Cherry Tree Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| The Gut | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
| Tenner's Bottom | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 1 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 5 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 10 |
8 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 9 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 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compassionate Care, Day and Home Services TQ9 5DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Community of St. Antony & St.Elias TQ9 5LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Totnes Castle TQ9 5NU | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Joejoes TQ9 5PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Tamarind Tree Totnes LTD TQ9 5PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Radeks Chocolate TQ9 5PB | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| The Hairy Barista TQ9 5PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Wine & Greene TQ9 5PB | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Happy Apple TQ9 5SQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Bangkok Cafe TQ9 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Totnes Little Asia TQ9 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Shaka TQ9 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Luna's Bakehouse TQ9 5PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Earth.Food.Love.Ltd TQ9 5PF | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Cafe Mumbai TQ9 5SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Argyle Terrace (15); On or near Antrim Terrace (13); On or near St John'S Terrace (9); On or near Castle Street (6); On or near Paige Adams Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- Food hygiene ratings Apple Lane Eatz Ltd (restaurant/cafe/canteen, TQ9 5SQ) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TQ9 5LP: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- TQ9 5NH: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- TQ9 5PS: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Malt Mill · Lower Collins Road · Sparrow Road · St John's Terrace · St John's Terrace · Paige Adams Road · Castle Street · Castle Street · Barracks Hill · Argyle Terrace · Glenarm Terrace · Walnut Close
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.