Is TQ12 4SE a safe place to live?

Yes, TQ12 4SE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TQ12 4SE?

The population for the TQ12 4SE area is approximately 236 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Teignbridge, South West

ST MARYCHURCH ROAD, TQ12 4SE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYCHURCH ROAD, TQ12 4SE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

236

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TQ12 4SE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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9/10

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3/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ12 4SE spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ12 4SE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Marychurch Road, 0.4km from Connybeare in Teignbridge. Administratively it sits within Kerswell-with-Combe ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 4SE are sourced from Output Area E00102546 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 4SE. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TQ12 4SE has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Plant World0.0 km
Watcombe Wanderers Football Club0.6 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Linny0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Newton Abbot3.1 km
Torre4.7 km
Torquay6.0 km