TQ12 4LW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ash Way, 0.2km from Buckland Estate in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within Buckland & Milber ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ12, TQ12 4LW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 4LW are sourced from Output Area E00102395 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH WAY, TQ12 4LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH WAY, TQ12 4LW.
304
55
£ 43,400 /yr
43%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ12 4LW — age 55, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 4LW. The average age is 55.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
8 sales · Mean £ 300,125
Semi-Detached
£ 302,600
1 sales · Mean £ 302,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 4LW has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Haytor View Community Primary School
Decoy Primary School
Glendinning Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- McColls0.4 km
- Buckland Post Office0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- IEat @ IBounce0.7 km
- Buckland Athletic Football Club1.0 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Apps Ice Creams Decoy Park Refreshment Kiosk1.0 km
- Chesters0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Goodies Fish Bar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Toby Carvery0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Keyberry Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot1.4 km
- Torre6.1 km
- Teignmouth7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Way0.0 km
- Ash Way0.0 km
- Newtake Rise0.2 km
- Aller Brake Road Top0.2 km
- Aller Brake Road Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ124LW · Data under Open Government Licence