TQ12 1LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manor Cottages, 0.5km from Newton Bushel in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 46.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1LE are sourced from Output Area E00102435 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR COTTAGES, TQ12 1LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR COTTAGES, TQ12 1LE.
316
42
£ 43,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ12 1LE 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 1LE's 72% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 46.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1LE. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
6 sales · Mean £ 136,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1LE is above average at 91 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
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
Newton Abbot College
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Coombeshead Academy
South Devon UTC
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Escape Entertainment Venue0.4 km
- Austins Pineroom Restaurant0.3 km
- Chippies Plaice0.4 km
- Coffee #10.5 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd1.0 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.5 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.5 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.8 km
- Golden Lion0.4 km
- Jolly Farmer0.4 km
- Newtons Freehouse0.7 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.6 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.7 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- The Express Pasta Company0.3 km
- Tiger Noodle Bar0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot1.1 km
- Torre7.8 km
- Teignmouth8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Linden Terrace0.2 km
- Wolborough Street0.2 km
- ASDA0.2 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- Esso Garage0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121LE · Data under Open Government Licence