TQ12 2DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Courtenay Street, 0.1km from Newton Abbot in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within Bushell ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ12 2DT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 2DT are sourced from Output Area E00102409 (shared with 201 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COURTENAY STREET, TQ12 2DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTENAY STREET, TQ12 2DT.
314
40
£ 36,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ12 2DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TQ12 2DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 23% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 2DT. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 173,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 2DT 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
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Newton Abbot College
South Devon UTC
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Coombeshead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Escape Entertainment Venue0.1 km
- Austins Pineroom Restaurant0.1 km
- Chippies Plaice0.1 km
- Coffee #10.1 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd0.6 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.1 km
- Card Factory0.0 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.1 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.1 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.1 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.9 km
- Golden Lion0.1 km
- Jolly Farmer0.1 km
- Newtons Freehouse0.6 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.2 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.2 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.3 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- The Express Pasta Company0.1 km
- Tiger Noodle Bar0.1 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.0 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.8 km
- Torre7.8 km
- Teignmouth8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Esso Garage0.1 km
- Webster Close0.1 km
- Sherborne Road0.2 km
- Sherborne Road0.2 km
- Sherborne Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ122DT · Data under Open Government Licence