Moat Hill Totnes, South Hams
14 addresses across 1 postcode (TQ9), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35501405.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £630,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 A; 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 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Leechwell Garden, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Catherine House Surgery, about 190 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £630,000 | £395,000 | £865,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £770,000 | £770,000 | £770,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £293,000 | £260,000 | £1,201,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £405,550 | £405,550 | £405,550 |
| 2019 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £599,999 | £599,999 | £599,999 |
| 2008 | 1 | £312,500 | £312,500 | £312,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £186,250 | £165,000 | £207,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £53,500 | £53,500 | £53,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | KENSHAM TQ9 5ER | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | KIRKSTONE HOUSE TQ9 5ER | Detached | £865,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2024 | KIRKSTONE HOUSE TQ9 5ER | Detached | £770,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2022 | GREENOVER TQ9 5ER | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2022 | ORCHARD EDGE TQ9 5ER | Detached | £1,201,000 | |
| 27 May 2022 | MOAT HILL COTTAGE TQ9 5ER | Terraced | £293,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2021 | FLAT 1, MOAT HILL HOUSE TQ9 5ER | Flat or maisonette | £405,550 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Sep 2020 | MOAT HILL COTTAGE TQ9 5ER | Other | £1,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Jan 2019 | FLAT 1, MOAT HILL HOUSE TQ9 5ER | Flat or maisonette | £340,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Apr 2010 | KIRKSTONE HOUSE TQ9 5ER | Detached | £599,999 | |
| 14 Oct 2008 | RIVER VIEW TQ9 5ER | Detached | £312,500 | |
| 2 Jun 2006 | FLAT 2, MOAT HILL HOUSE TQ9 5ER | Flat or maisonette | £225,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jul 2005 | MOAT HILL COTTAGE TQ9 5ER | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2005 | FLAT 1, MOAT HILL HOUSE TQ9 5ER | Flat or maisonette | £207,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Feb 2004 | MOAT HILL COTTAGE TQ9 5ER | Terraced | £143,000 | |
| 19 Feb 1999 | GREENOVER TQ9 5ER | Flat or maisonette | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 1997 | MOAT HILL COTTAGE TQ9 5ER | Terraced | £53,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: before 1900 (3); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (25% of about 1,050 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
- JERUSALEM, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Parkers Barn, Parkers Way, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5UF, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 31 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 4 m and 22 m above sea level (16 m on average); the ground rises about 19 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5ER | 100% | 90% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Totnes 797,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Home Meadow Totnes | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Totnes Ferry Landing | 190 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Brutus Centre Car Park | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 39.1 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 110 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Catherine House Surgery | 190 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dart Vale Dental Care | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Totnes Hospital | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Totnes Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leechwell Garden 3,030 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,320 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,410 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,900 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 10, Warland, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m north. 305 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Warland | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north |
| Medieval chapel of the Holy Ghost and St Katherine at Warland, 250m south west of Totnes Bridge | Scheduled monument | 220 m north |
| Totnes Bridge | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north-east |
| King Edward Vi School | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) north |
| Nos 34, 34A and 34B (Flat) | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) north |
| Immersion bath associated with Leechwell holy well, 40m north east of Leechwell Cottage | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Leechwell holy well, 350m south west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Sharpham House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Quay Pool | Lake or reservoir | 170 m east |
| Vire Island | Island | 250 m north-east |
| Cherry Tree Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Harper's Hill | Hill | 930 m (0.6 miles) west |
| The Gut | Wetland | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Tenner's Bottom | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 14 |
6 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth inn TQ9 5EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Welly's TQ9 5EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| The Steam Packet Inn, TQ9 5EW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Riverside Cafe TQ9 5AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Watermans Arms TQ9 5EF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Country Cheeses TQ9 5EJ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Harman Bagels TQ9 5EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Bread & Butter TQ9 5EJ | Manufacturers/packers | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Refll in Natures Way TQ9 5DR | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Gilberts of Totnes TQ9 5DR | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gilberts of Totnes TQ9 5DR | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Totnes Grill TQ9 5DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Food for Thought TQ9 5DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Balti King Ltd TQ9 5EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Bruto Lounge TQ9 5DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Windeatt Square (9); On or near Denys Road (3); On or near Sawmill Close (3); On or near Fishchowter'S Lane (1); On or near Parking Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 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) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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
Postcodes on this street
- TQ9 5ER: 14 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ticklemore Street · The Orchard · Shute Road · The Bridle Path · Orchard Terrace · New Walk · Dart Villas · Westward Close · Taunton Court · Sawmill Close · Sharpham Drive · St Peter's Quay
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.