TQ12 1AH is a mixed residential area on Torquay Road, 0.4km from Newton Abbot in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ12 1AH represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 48.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00102450 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TORQUAY ROAD, TQ12 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORQUAY ROAD, TQ12 1AH.
278
36
£ 36,700 /yr
62%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ12 1AH's 59% ownership and 36-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 down 48.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1AH. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 168,333
Detached
£ 401,250
2 sales · Mean £ 401,250
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Terraced
£ 138,000
1 sales · Mean £ 138,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1AH is moderate at 85 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
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
South Devon UTC
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Newton Abbot College
Decoy Primary School
Coombeshead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Escape Entertainment Venue0.5 km
- Austins Pineroom Restaurant0.5 km
- Chippies Plaice0.3 km
- Coffee #10.4 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd0.4 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.5 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.5 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.7 km
- Golden Lion0.5 km
- Jolly Farmer0.5 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.2 km
- Teignbridge 76 Club0.4 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.3 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.3 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- The Express Pasta Company0.5 km
- Tiger Noodle Bar0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.4 km
- Torre7.5 km
- Teignmouth8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road0.2 km
- Church Road0.2 km
- Torquay Road0.2 km
- Torquay Road0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121AH · Data under Open Government Licence