TQ12 1LA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Newton Abbot 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 1LA has the character of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00102444 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ12 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ12 1LA.
303
40
£ 43,000 /yr
60%
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 1LA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1LA. The average age is 39.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1LA is above average at 111 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
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Newton Abbot College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Coombeshead Academy
South Devon UTC
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Escape Entertainment Venue0.3 km
- Austins Pineroom Restaurant0.2 km
- Chippies Plaice0.3 km
- Coffee #10.4 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd0.8 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.4 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.4 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.3 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.7 km
- Golden Lion0.3 km
- Jolly Farmer0.3 km
- Newtons Freehouse0.7 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.3 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.5 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.5 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- The Express Pasta Company0.3 km
- Tiger Noodle Bar0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.9 km
- Torre7.7 km
- Teignmouth8.7 km
Bus Stops
- ASDA0.2 km
- Esso Garage0.2 km
- Webster Close0.2 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- Linden Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121LA · Data under Open Government Licence