Ropewalk Kingsbridge, South Hams
33 addresses across 5 postcodes (TQ7), about 540 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 35501108.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 1).
- Flood: 4 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 A; Band D in South Hams costs £2,615 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 15.4 km (9.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 250 m away, and Duncombe Park (0.6 hectares) is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 2 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Norton Brook Medical Centre, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 124 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
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); House, detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (6); 2003-2006 (1); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (31% of about 1,090 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
- QUAY HOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 September 2026 to 25 September 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West), Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 8 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 49 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 6 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TQ7 1QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ7 1HH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ7 1HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ7 1HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| TQ7 3AY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 2 m and 24 m above sea level (11 m on average); the ground rises about 23 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ7 1HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ7 1HH | 83% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| TQ7 1HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ7 1QJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TQ7 3AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Ivybridge 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.4 km (9.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsway Close Kingsbridge | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Kingsbridge | 170 m |
| Ferry terminal | Kingsbridge Ferry Landing | 130 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 56.6 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 128 km (79 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Norton Brook Medical Centre | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsbridge Dental Centre | 180 m |
| Hospital | South Hams Hospital | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kingsbridge Police Station | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Kingsbridge - Ilbert Road PFS, Kingsbridge Cashzone | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Duncombe Park 5,980 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trebblepark Allotments 5,110 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Shambles, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) north. 119 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Shambles | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church of St Edmund | Listed building, Grade I | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Old Grammar School | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Knowle House | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Alvington Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Park Bay | Bay | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Abbot's Hill Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Saddle | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Batt's Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 33 |
4 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbridge Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Alvington Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quay Court Care Centre TQ7 1HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Salcombe Dairy TQ7 1HN | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Creeks End Inn TQ7 1HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Age Concern Luncheon Kingsbridge TQ7 1DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| The Three Mums Coffee House CIC TQ7 1HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Fika Coffee House TQ7 1FD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Frothed Coffee Roasters TQ7 1DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd TQ7 1DX | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Seven Stars TQ7 1ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy TQ7 1EB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Mahabharat Balti House TQ7 1ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Ltd TQ7 1JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Harbour House Kitchen TQ7 1JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Dream Turkish Kitchen TQ7 1ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily TQ7 1JA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bus/Coach Station (29); On or near A379 (17); On or near Mill Street (16); On or near Petrol Station (14); On or near Trevanna Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Grape Tree (retailers - other, TQ7 1NY) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 14 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Lloyd Maunder Ltd (retailers - other, TQ7 1PG) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 24 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Quay Court Care Centre (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, TQ7 1HN) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 27 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TQ7 1QJ: 17 addresses
- TQ7 1HH: 13 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- TQ7 1HG: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- TQ7 1HJ: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
- TQ7 3AY: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Square's Quay · Tumbly Hill · Kingsway Close · Springfield Drive · The Promenade · Promenade · Prince of Wales Road · Badgers Green · Ilbert Road · Rope Walk · Derby Road · Trevanna Road
All the streets in TQ7 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.