TQ12 1BE is a mixed residential area on Western Road, 0.4km from Newton Abbot in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ12 1BE represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00102450 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERN ROAD, TQ12 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ROAD, TQ12 1BE.
278
36
£ 36,700 /yr
62%
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 1BE is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1BE. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
21 sales · Mean £ 164,283
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1BE is moderate at 81 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
Coombeshead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Escape Entertainment Venue0.5 km
- Austins Pineroom Restaurant0.4 km
- Chippies Plaice0.3 km
- Coffee #10.4 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd0.6 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.4 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.4 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.6 km
- Golden Lion0.5 km
- Jolly Farmer0.5 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.2 km
- Teignbridge 76 Club0.6 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.4 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.3 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- The Express Pasta Company0.5 km
- Tiger Noodle Bar0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.5 km
- Torre7.4 km
- Teignmouth8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road0.3 km
- Church Road0.3 km
- Webster Close0.3 km
- Esso Garage0.3 km
- Torquay Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121BE · Data under Open Government Licence