Totnes
Built-up area in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.433, -3.69 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 80 60 |
| Population: | 8,076 |
Totnes is a historic market town in South Hams, Devon, England, sitting where the steep high street tumbles down to the tidal estuary of the River Dart. Its skyline is dominated by the well‑preserved Norman motte‑and‑bailey of Totnes Castle, and the town’s narrow medieval streets, riverside quays and old stone houses reflect centuries of trade and seafaring; it also serves as a handy gateway to the rolling hills of nearby Dartmoor and the South Devon coast.
Culturally Totnes punches above its size - known for a lively arts scene, independent shops, artisan food producers and an eco‑minded, alternative community; it famously pioneered the local currency, the Totnes Pound, as part of a focus on localism and sustainability. The local economy blends tourism, creative industries and agriculture, with regular markets, festivals and community projects that give the town a mix of traditional charm and contemporary, progressive energy.
Postcode districts covering Totnes
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Exeter 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Torquay 8 miles12.9 km
- Paignton 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Newton Abbot 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Exmouth 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Teignmouth 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Brixham 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Saltash 23.6 miles38 km
- Tavistock 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Ivybridge 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Kingsteignton 9.3 miles14.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Dartington Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Berry Pomeroy Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Littlehempston Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ashprington Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- West Dart Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Marldon & Littlehempston Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Harberton Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Dartington & Staverton Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Broadhempston Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Stoke Gabriel Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Rattery Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Collaton St. Mary Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Totnes
TQ9 5UT, TQ9 5YB, TQ9 5FW, TQ9 5DR, TQ9 5EW, TQ9 5NN, TQ9 5BU, TQ9 5NY, TQ9 5HD … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 57.5 miles92.5 km
- Totnes Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Totnes Littlehempston Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
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Schools in Totnes
- King Edward VI Community College Secondary
- On Track Education Totnes Independent - special
- ROC College (part of United Response) Special
- The Grove School Primary
- Totnes Independent School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Goodrington Sands Beach 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 5.6 miles9 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 13.8 miles22.3 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 15.1 miles24.3 km