Wills Road Totnes, South Hams
53 addresses across 4 postcodes (TQ9), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35501359.
- Flood: 55 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 56% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are -1 to 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leatside Surgery, about 120 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2022 | UNIT 2 TQ9 5XN | Other | £189,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Jun 2019 | UNIT 4 TQ9 5XN | Other | £190,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Oct 2017 | UNIT 6A TQ9 5XN | Other | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Apr 2017 | UNIT 3 TQ9 5XN | Other | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (30% of about 2,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 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
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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 51 at medium risk and 3 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 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5XN | zone 3 | 0 / 26 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5JA | zone 3 | 4 / 24 / 3 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5JD | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| TQ9 5NX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 57 addresses are between -1 m and 4 m above sea level (3 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ9 5NX | 100% | 56% | 56% | 0% |
| TQ9 5XN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Totnes 797,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leatside Surgery Totnes | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Totnes Ferry Landing | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 38.3 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 109 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leatside Surgery | 120 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Lodge Dental Surgery | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Totnes Hospital | 360 m |
| Police station | Totnes Police Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,410 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,350 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Priory House, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 304 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 27 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priory House | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Guildhall | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Royal Seven Stars Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Totnes Priory | Scheduled monument | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Nos 34, 34A and 34B (Flat) | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Totnes Castle | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Medieval chapel of the Holy Ghost and St Katherine at Warland, 250m south west of Totnes Bridge | Scheduled monument | 740 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Dartington Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Seymour's Hutch | Tidal water | 190 m east |
| Cherry Tree Wood | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east |
| St Peter's Quay Pool | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Harper's Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west |
| The Gut | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Tenner's Bottom | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 57 | 57 |
None of the street's 57 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clay Cure TQ9 5XN | Manufacturers/packers | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Copperhead Ales TQ9 5XL | Manufacturers/packers | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Health Source TQ9 5XL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| The Nook TQ9 5JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Raw Living Ltd TQ9 5LE | Distributors/Transporters | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Totnes Bowling Club TQ9 5XW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Totnes Community Hospital TQ9 5GH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Signal Box Cafe TQ9 5JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Wild Thyme @ China Blue TQ9 5JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| The Daily Knead TQ9 5JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Silver Grill TQ9 5DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Borough Park Road (13); On or near Parklands (8); On or near Ford Road (6); On or near Babbage Road (2); On or near Parking Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 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 | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 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 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
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 5XN: 47 addresses of 49 in the postcode
- TQ9 5JA: 4 addresses of 100 in the postcode
- TQ9 5JD: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
- TQ9 5NX: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Burke Road · Babbage Road · Ford Road · Babbage Road · Parklands · Borough Park Road · A381 · Colebrook Cottages · Ashburton Road · Priory Drive · Station Road
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.