TQ12 1BG is a mixed residential area on Mapleton Place, 0.3km from Newton Abbot in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ12 1BG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00102438 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLETON PLACE, TQ12 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLETON PLACE, TQ12 1BG.
440
50
£ 43,000 /yr
40%
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 1BG's 57% ownership and 50-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 1BG. The average age is 50.0. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1BG is above average at 90 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
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
South Devon UTC
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Newton Abbot College
Coombeshead Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Escape Entertainment Venue0.4 km
- Austins Pineroom Restaurant0.4 km
- Chippies Plaice0.3 km
- Coffee #10.3 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd0.5 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.4 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.4 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.2 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.6 km
- Golden Lion0.4 km
- Jolly Farmer0.4 km
- Newtons Freehouse1.0 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.2 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.3 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.3 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- The Express Pasta Company0.4 km
- Tiger Noodle Bar0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.5 km
- Torre7.5 km
- Teignmouth8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Webster Close0.2 km
- Esso Garage0.3 km
- Queen Street0.3 km
- Church Road0.3 km
- Church Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121BG · Data under Open Government Licence