Lower Collins Road Totnes, South Hams
32 addresses across 5 postcodes (TQ9), about 350 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35501281.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £387,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 10, E: 5).
- 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 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heath's Garden, is about 270 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 6 to 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leatside Surgery, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 910 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 76 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £387,500 | £375,000 | £400,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £242,500 | £235,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £248,000 | £248,000 | £248,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £246,000 | £246,000 | £246,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2000 | 4 | £124,225 | £114,000 | £135,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2025 | 13 TQ9 5PS | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 9 TQ9 5PS | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2019 | 11 TQ9 5PS | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 13 May 2016 | 1 TQ9 5PS | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2015 | COPTHORNE, 7 TQ9 5PS | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2014 | 4 TQ9 5PS | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2014 | COPTHORNE, 7 TQ9 5PS | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2012 | 12 TQ9 5PS | Terraced | £248,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2010 | 11 TQ9 5PS | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2010 | 12 TQ9 5PS | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 9 TQ9 5PS | Detached | £246,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2005 | 11 TQ9 5PS | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2000 | 14 TQ9 5PS | Terraced | £129,950 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 9 TQ9 5PS | Detached | £118,500 | |
| 19 Apr 2000 | 3 TQ9 5PS | Semi-detached | £114,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2000 | 6 TQ9 5PS | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 22 Jul 1999 | 11 TQ9 5PS | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 26 Aug 1997 | 3 TQ9 5PS | Semi-detached | £68,000 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1900-1929 (7); 1930-1949 (5); before 1900 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 (25% of about 3,100 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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
- THE CASTLE, grade I
- 10-13, CASTLE STREET (See details for further address information), grade II
- NORTHGATE, grade II
- NORTHGATE LODGE, grade II
- PAIR OF WAREHOUSES IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF ALPHA TERRACE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
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 5 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 5PS | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5PT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5PU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5NH | zone 2 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 6 m and 27 m above sea level (12 m on average); the ground rises about 21 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5NH | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| TQ9 5PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Totnes 797,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Western By-pass Totnes | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 8.9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Totnes Ferry Landing | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 700 m (0.4 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 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Lodge Dental Surgery | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Totnes Hospital | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Totnes Police Station | 390 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heath's Garden 540 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,410 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,040 m² | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Totnes Castle, a scheduled monument, 100 m east. 302 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 | 100 m east |
| The Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 140 m east |
| 55, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m east |
| 43, Butterwalk (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m east |
| Outbuilding to Rear of No 39 (Former Kitchen Block) | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m east |
| Totnes Priory | Scheduled monument | 370 m east |
| Leechwell holy well, 350m south west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 390 m south |
| Dartington Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Vire Island | Island | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Harper's Hill | Hill | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| St Peter's Quay Pool | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Cherry Tree Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| The Gut | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.5 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 | 0 | 5 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 10 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 16 |
4 of the street's 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 16 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 | 380 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joejoes TQ9 5PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Tamarind Tree Totnes LTD TQ9 5PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Radeks Chocolate TQ9 5PB | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Wine & Greene TQ9 5PB | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| The Hairy Barista TQ9 5PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Totnes Castle TQ9 5NU | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Luna's Bakehouse TQ9 5PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Happy Apple TQ9 5SQ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Bangkok Cafe TQ9 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Earth.Food.Love.Ltd TQ9 5PF | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Cafe Mumbai TQ9 5SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Totnes Little Asia TQ9 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Shaka TQ9 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Compassionate Care, Day and Home Services TQ9 5DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Community of St. Antony & St.Elias TQ9 5LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rotherfold (17); On or near Antrim Terrace (13); On or near Shopping Area (12); On or near St John'S Terrace (9); On or near Castle Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 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 | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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 5PS: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- TQ9 5PT: 12 addresses
- TQ9 5PU: 4 addresses
- TQ9 5NH: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- TQ9 5PR: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sparrow Road · Lower Collapark · Orchard Waye · Castle Court · Collins Road · Paige Adams Road · Castle Street · Castle Street · Castle Street · North Street · Jellicoe Villas · Alexandra Terrace
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.