Living in Totnes
Totnes is a small town in Devon.
Totnes is a small town. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space.
Where is Totnes?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- Devon
- Region
- South West
- Nation
- England
Totnes at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £385k (median of 503 sales across the built-up area)
What Totnes is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
- Coastline
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Totnes like to live in?
Totnes is a small town. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 62.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Totnes is safer or less safe than similar places.
What is Totnes known for?
Totnes is known for strong high street, walking & green space, coastline, riverfront.
Is Totnes good for families?
Families in Totnes have 3 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 62.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Totnes is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Totnes likely to suit?
Totnes may suit people who value 3 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Totnes?
Schools here perform strongly. Totnes has 3 rated schools within reach.
Is Totnes a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 62.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Totnes is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Totnes?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Totnes?
Homes in Totnes typically sell for around £385k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 503 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Totnes?
Totnes is a small town in Devon, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.