TQ12 1AJ is a mixed residential area on Torquay Road, 0.5km from Newton Abbot in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00102448 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TORQUAY ROAD, TQ12 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORQUAY ROAD, TQ12 1AJ.
320
45
£ 36,700 /yr
59%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 45, TQ12 1AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1AJ. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1AJ is moderate at 77 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
Haytor View Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Escape Entertainment Venue0.6 km
- Austins Pineroom Restaurant0.6 km
- Chippies Plaice0.5 km
- Coffee #10.5 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd0.5 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.6 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.6 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.4 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.6 km
- Golden Lion0.7 km
- Jolly Farmer0.7 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.4 km
- Teignbridge 76 Club0.5 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.5 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.4 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- The Express Pasta Company0.6 km
- Tiger Noodle Bar0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Keyberry Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.3 km
- Torre7.3 km
- Teignmouth8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Torquay Road0.1 km
- Torquay Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Station Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121AJ · Data under Open Government Licence