TQ12 1BN is a safe, established residential area located 0.0km from Penninn in Newton Abbot. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
Day-to-day life in TQ12 1BN has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00102437 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ12 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ12 1BN.
359
47
£ 43,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ12 1BN 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 47, TQ12 1BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1BN. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 1BN has low crime rates — 35 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
Decoy Primary School
Haytor View Community Primary School
Glendinning Academy
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
South Devon UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.9 km
- The Railway Brewhouse0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Circle 8 C-Store Limited1.0 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Buckland Post Office0.6 km
- Southwest Vending Ltd1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Keyberry Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Goodies Fish Bar0.6 km
- Ling Ling's0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Apps Ice Creams Decoy Park Refreshment Kiosk0.4 km
- Chesters0.6 km
- Gurkha Chef1.0 km
- Buckland Athletic Football Club0.5 km
- Forde Park Community Project0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.8 km
- Torre6.5 km
- Teignmouth7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsburys Penn Inn0.1 km
- Penn Inn0.1 km
- Penn Inn0.1 km
- Lime Tree Walk0.2 km
- Penn Inn0.2 km
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