Postcode report
TQ9 6DL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in South Hams
About TQ9 6DL: area rating, property, schools and local change
TQ9 6DL is a postcode in Dartington & Staverton, South Hams, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TQ9 6DL, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TQ9 6DL are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TQ9 6DL is based on South Hams 006 Census 2021. It covers 7,381 residents, 61 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near TQ9 6DL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TQ9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £400k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TQ9 6DL can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TQ9 6DL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TQ9 6DL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TQ9 6DL
Is TQ9 6DL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TQ9 6DL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TQ9 6DL?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TQ9 6DL?
LocaleIQ matched TQ9 6DL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TQ9 6DL?
The latest median sold price is £400k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TQ9 6DL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.