Town Pop. 9,242

Living in Totnes: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Totnes scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 51/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 46/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 5 places in the TQ9 postcode district. It scores 9 points above the TQ9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. Its lifestyle score runs 18 points above the TQ9 district's 33/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ9 postcode district.

52
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 355 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 121 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 87 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 83 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Shoplifting 80 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
other 165 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coronation Road 102 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 61 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 47 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
30
4 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • King Edward VI Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Grove SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Totnes St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • River Dart AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital5.9 mi
Derriford Hospital17.7 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)20.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,239 patients per GP
4dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
58
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 311 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2.4%Retired29.3%Student3.8%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.8%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership63.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax South Hams · 2026-27
A £1,743
B £2,034
C £2,324
D £2,615
E £3,196
F £3,777
G £4,358
H £5,230
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Totnes 0.3 mi
Paignton 5.4 mi
Torquay 6.7 mi
J31 M5 18.5 mi
J31 M5 19 mi
J30 M5 21.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 31
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 115
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £400,000 70
Detached £467,500 14
Semi-detached £410,050 23
Terraced £385,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£169k £334k £504k £670k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Dartington 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gabriel 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Collaton St Mary 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Broadhempston 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Marldon 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Dittisham 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Paignton 61 5.2 mi away ⇄
Buckfastleigh 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Blackawton 32 5.5 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Buckfast 38 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Totnes a nice place to live?

Totnes is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Totnes is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Totnes?

Totnes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 891 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Totnes?

Among the top-rated schools in Totnes are King Edward VI Community College, The Grove School and Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Totnes in total.

What are house prices like in Totnes?

The current median house price in Totnes is £400,000, around 40% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £467,500, semi-detached £410,050, terraced £385,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 47%. There were 70 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Totnes in context

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Postcode districts in Totnes

TQ9 43 ⇄

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