Smithfields Totnes, South Hams
70 addresses across 3 postcodes (TQ9), about 390 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35500866.
- Energy: 55 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 25, D: 21, E: 5, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 95% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heath's Garden, is about 610 m (0.4 miles) 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 13 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 70 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leatside Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 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
55 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (21); House, mid-terrace (21); House, semi-detached (13). Built: 1930-1949 (46); 1950-1966 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (30); rented (social) (18); rented (private) (5).
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 B (46% of about 710 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
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 25 September 2026 to 30 September 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Finished in the last three months
- 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 5LW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5GB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 70 addresses are between 13 m and 35 m above sea level (21 m on average); the ground rises about 22 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5GB | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| TQ9 5LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Totnes 797,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Smithfields Totnes | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Totnes Ferry Landing | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Ashburton Road | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 39.2 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Lodge Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Totnes Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Totnes Police Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heath's Garden 540 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Leechwell Garden 3,030 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.5 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,430 m² | 130 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, 480 m (0.3 miles) east. 237 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 24 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes Castle | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) east |
| The Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| 55, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| 43, Butterwalk (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade I | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| 39 AND 41, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Leechwell holy well, 350m south west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Immersion bath associated with Leechwell holy well, 40m north east of Leechwell Cottage | Scheduled monument | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Dartington Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harper's Hill | Hill | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Snipe Island | Island | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Vire Island | Island | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Peek Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| St Peter's Quay Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| The Gut | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 24 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 69 | 44 |
1 of the street's 70 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 26 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community of St. Antony & St.Elias TQ9 5LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | Exempt | |
| The Great Grubb TQ9 5LX | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Luna's Bakehouse TQ9 5PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Earth.Food.Love.Ltd TQ9 5PF | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Bay Horse Inn TQ9 5SP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Wine & Greene TQ9 5PB | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Cafe Mumbai TQ9 5SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Joejoes TQ9 5PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Tamarind Tree Totnes LTD TQ9 5PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kellock Drive (10); On or near Collapark (7); On or near Paige Adams Road (5); On or near Fallowfields (2); On or near Smithfields (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 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) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- TQ9 5LW: 38 addresses
- TQ9 5LN: 31 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- TQ9 5GB: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Smithfields · Birchwood Close · Paige Adams Road · Broomborough Drive · Kellock Drive · Paige Adams Road · Fallowfields · Copland Meadows · Jellicoe Villas · Sparrow Road · Lower Collapark · Barracks Hill
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.