TQ12 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Forde Park, 0.4km from Penninn in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. 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. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00102437 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORDE PARK, TQ12 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDE PARK, TQ12 1DE.
359
47
£ 43,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ12 1DE 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ12 1DE's 58% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1DE. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,000
12 sales · Mean £ 150,250
Terraced
£ 307,960
10 sales · Mean £ 303,492
Semi-Detached
£ 770,000
1 sales · Mean £ 770,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 1DE has low crime rates — 40 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
Haytor View Community Primary School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Glendinning Academy
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
South Devon UTC
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Glorious Veronicas1.0 km
- Queen Street Butchers0.8 km
- The One 2 One Diet0.8 km
- The Plot Deli Ltd1.0 km
- Circle 8 C-Store Limited0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.6 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.9 km
- Teignbridge 76 Club0.9 km
- The Dartmouth Inn1.0 km
- Mid Devon Constitutional Club1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Coral Wharf Ltd0.9 km
- Kim Pho1.0 km
- Sports Food Bar0.9 km
- Teans Thai Kitchen1.0 km
- The Pizza Cafe0.9 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd1.0 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.9 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Bollywood Spice0.7 km
- Fresh Pizza0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Keyberry Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.5 km
- Torre6.8 km
- Teignmouth7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brunel Road0.2 km
- Keyberry Road0.2 km
- Keyberry Road0.2 km
- Decoy Road0.3 km
- Decoy Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121DE · Data under Open Government Licence