TQ12 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Hilton Road, 0.4km from Newton Abbot in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ12 1BJ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00102447 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILTON ROAD, TQ12 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILTON ROAD, TQ12 1BJ.
302
34
£ 36,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ12 1BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
TQ12 1BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1BJ. The average age is 34.2. 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
£ 158,500
27 sales · Mean £ 163,577
Flat
£ 97,999
5 sales · Mean £ 101,199
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1BJ is moderate at 78 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 Ltd0.5 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.5 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.5 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.5 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 Club0.5 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
- Teignmouth8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road0.2 km
- Church Road0.2 km
- Webster Close0.3 km
- Torquay Road0.3 km
- Torquay Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121BJ · Data under Open Government Licence