TQ12 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Alexandra Road, 0.6km from Newton Abbot in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00102449 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA ROAD, TQ12 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, TQ12 1AD.
293
40
£ 36,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ12 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ12 1AD's 58% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1AD. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
7 sales · Mean £ 158,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 1AD has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
South Devon UTC
Decoy Primary School
Haytor View Community Primary School
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Newton Abbot College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Escape Entertainment Venue0.8 km
- Austins Pineroom Restaurant0.7 km
- Chippies Plaice0.6 km
- Coffee #10.6 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd0.6 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.7 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.6 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.6 km
- Golden Lion0.8 km
- Jolly Farmer0.8 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.5 km
- Teignbridge 76 Club0.6 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.6 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.5 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- The Express Pasta Company0.7 km
- Tiger Noodle Bar0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Keyberry Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.3 km
- Torre7.2 km
- Teignmouth8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Torquay Road0.0 km
- Torquay Road0.0 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Station Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121AD · Data under Open Government Licence