TQ12 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Forde Park, 0.5km from Penninn in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 37.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00102441 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORDE PARK, TQ12 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDE PARK, TQ12 1DB.
289
47
£ 43,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ12 1DB spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £230k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 37.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1DB. The average age is 47.4. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 225,000
10 sales · Mean £ 266,252
Semi-Detached
£ 565,000
1 sales · Mean £ 565,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 1DB has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Decoy Primary School
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
Haytor View Community Primary School
Glendinning Academy
South Devon UTC
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Card Factory1.0 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.9 km
- Queen Street Butchers0.8 km
- The One 2 One Diet0.8 km
- The Plot Deli Ltd0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.4 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.8 km
- Teignbridge 76 Club0.9 km
- The Dartmouth Inn0.9 km
- The Jolly Abbot0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Austins Pineroom Restaurant1.0 km
- Chippies Plaice0.9 km
- Coffee #10.9 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd0.9 km
- Kim Pho0.9 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.9 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.8 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Bollywood Spice0.7 km
- Fresh Pizza0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Keyberry Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.6 km
- Torre6.9 km
- Teignmouth8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Decoy Road0.1 km
- Decoy Road0.1 km
- College Road0.2 km
- College Road0.2 km
- Keyberry Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121DB · Data under Open Government Licence