TQ12 1AU is a mixed residential area on Albion Hill, 0.5km from Newton Abbot in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ12 1AU offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00102448 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBION HILL, TQ12 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION HILL, TQ12 1AU.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ12 1AU's 53% ownership and 45-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1AU. 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
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
Terraced
£ 155,000
9 sales · Mean £ 184,883
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1AU is moderate at 78 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 Restaurant0.5 km
- Chippies Plaice0.4 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 Lion0.6 km
- Jolly Farmer0.6 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.3 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 Bar0.5 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 Limited0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.4 km
- Torre7.3 km
- Teignmouth8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Torquay Road0.2 km
- Torquay Road0.2 km
- College Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121AU · Data under Open Government Licence