TQ12 1AX is a mixed residential area on Southernhay, 0.5km from Newton Abbot in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ12 1AX offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 27.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00102448 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHERNHAY, TQ12 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHERNHAY, TQ12 1AX.
320
45
£ 36,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TQ12 1AX is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 27.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1AX. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 266,250
2 sales · Mean £ 266,250
Semi-Detached
£ 312,500
7 sales · Mean £ 333,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1AX is moderate at 58 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
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
South Devon UTC
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Newton Abbot College
Decoy Primary School
Haytor View Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Escape Entertainment Venue0.6 km
- Austins Pineroom Restaurant0.5 km
- Chippies Plaice0.4 km
- Coffee #10.5 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd0.6 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.6 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.6 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.4 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.5 km
- Golden Lion0.6 km
- Jolly Farmer0.6 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.3 km
- Teignbridge 76 Club0.6 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.5 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.4 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- The Express Pasta Company0.6 km
- Tiger Noodle Bar0.5 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Keyberry Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.5 km
- Torre7.3 km
- Teignmouth8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Torquay Road0.2 km
- Torquay Road0.2 km
- College Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121AX · Data under Open Government Licence