Area guide · South Hams

Living in Totnes

A snapshot of life in Totnes, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Totnes is a village in South Hams, South West with a population of 9,217. The average house price is £460,237 and the overall crime rate is 28.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Totnes ranks

Population

9,217

Avg House Price

£460,237

Crime Rate

28.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

250 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,802.5

Median Age

49.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Totnes's detached homes (£601,574) command roughly 2.0× the price of a flat (£299,377).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Totnes prices have risen 48% over the last 9 years (£309,961 → £460,237).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£601,574	£600,000	102
Semi-Detached	£415,491	£390,000	53
Terraced	£378,213	£360,000	94
Flat	£299,377	£260,750	32

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Totnes is 28.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Totnes: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
King Edward VI Community College	Secondary	No rating available
The Grove School	Primary	Good
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Totnes averages 250 Mbps — 150% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Totnes homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.8
% Rated C or Above	55%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,370

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,217
Median Age	49.8
Median Household Income	£28,802.5
Employment Rate	54.5%
Owner Occupied	70.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	36.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Totnes?

The average house price in Totnes is £460,237 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Totnes?

The most affordable entry point in Totnes is a flat, with an average price of £299,377.

Is Totnes a safe place to live?

Totnes has a recorded crime rate of 28.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Totnes?

Totnes has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Totnes?

Average broadband download speeds in Totnes are around 250 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 79.1% of premises.

How big is Totnes?

Totnes is a settlement in South Hams with a population of approximately 9,217.

Most compared with

How does Totnes stack up against its neighbours?

Ashburton

Totnes

House price: £339,144 · £460,237
Crime rate: N/A · 28.4
Distance: 6.5 mi

Bovey Tracey

Totnes

House price: £409,052 · £460,237
Crime rate: N/A · 28.4
Distance: 10.8 mi

Brixham

Totnes

House price: £340,170 · £460,237
Crime rate: 93.4 · 28.4
Distance: 7.9 mi

Chudleigh

Totnes

House price: £324,012 · £460,237
Crime rate: N/A · 28.4
Distance: 12.3 mi

Dartmouth

Totnes

House price: £517,774 · £460,237
Crime rate: N/A · 28.4
Distance: 7.2 mi

Dawlish

Totnes

House price: £322,974 · £460,237
Crime rate: N/A · 28.4
Distance: 14.1 mi

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