Rotherfold Totnes, South Hams
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (TQ9), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35500909.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £188,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, 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 39% to 57% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heath's Garden, is about 130 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 36 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Catherine House Surgery, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £188,000 | £185,500 | £190,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £123,500 | £123,500 | £123,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2022 | 6 TQ9 5ST | Flat or maisonette | £190,500 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Feb 2022 | 4 TQ9 5ST | Flat or maisonette | £185,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Oct 2018 | 6 TQ9 5ST | Flat or maisonette | £172,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Sep 2017 | 3 TQ9 5ST | Flat or maisonette | £123,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Oct 2014 | 3 TQ9 5ST | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Flat (4). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 (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: 11.
- 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
- 103 AND 103A, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 105, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 107, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 20, LEECHWELL STREET, grade II
- 21 AND 21A, LEECHWELL STREET, grade II
- 22, LEECHWELL STREET, grade II
- 23, LEECHWELL STREET, grade II
- 24, LEECHWELL STREET, grade II
- 3-6, CISTERN STREET, grade II
- 98 AND 100, HIGH STREET, grade II
- BULL INN, 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 16 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 5ST | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5SN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 10 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 36 m and 39 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5SN | 100% | 39% | 39% | 0% |
| TQ9 5ST | 100% | 57% | 57% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Totnes 797,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Narrows Totnes | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Totnes Ferry Landing | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 39.1 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 Catherine House Surgery | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Lodge Dental Surgery | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Totnes Hospital | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Totnes Police Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heath's Garden 540 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,410 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,040 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Leechwell holy well, 350m south west of St Mary's Church, a scheduled monument, 160 m south. 307 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leechwell holy well, 350m south west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 160 m south |
| Immersion bath associated with Leechwell holy well, 40m north east of Leechwell Cottage | Scheduled monument | 170 m south-east |
| 55, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north-east |
| The Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m north |
| 43, Butterwalk (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade I | 210 m north-east |
| 39 AND 41, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north-east |
| Totnes Castle | Scheduled monument | 240 m north |
| Dartington Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Vire Island | Island | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Harper's Hill | Hill | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| St Peter's Quay Pool | Lake or reservoir | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Cherry Tree Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| The Gut | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is 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 | 240 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food House TQ9 5SX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Earth.Food.Love.Ltd TQ9 5PF | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Luna's Bakehouse TQ9 5PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Bay Horse Inn TQ9 5SP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Cafe Mumbai TQ9 5SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Wine & Greene TQ9 5PB | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Joejoes TQ9 5PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Tamarind Tree Totnes LTD TQ9 5PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Happy Apple TQ9 5SQ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Bangkok Cafe TQ9 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Radeks Chocolate TQ9 5PB | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| The Hairy Barista TQ9 5PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Totnes Little Asia TQ9 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Shaka TQ9 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pleiades Masonic Club TQ9 5DZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rotherfold (17); On or near Shopping Area (12); On or near Market Square (5); On or near Western By-Pass (4); On or near Leechwell Street (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 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 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
Nearby streets
Cistern Street · Leechwell Court · Collins Road · The Lamb · Gill's Nursery · Orchard Waye · Heath Way · Leechwell Street · Castle Court · Mount View Terrace · Leechwell Lane · Jellicoe Villas
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.