TQ12 1BL is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Newton Abbot in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ12 1BL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00102438 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ12 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ12 1BL.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 50, TQ12 1BL 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 1BL. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1BL is moderate at 83 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
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Newton Abbot College
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
South Devon UTC
Coombeshead Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Escape Entertainment Venue0.3 km
- Austins Pineroom Restaurant0.2 km
- Chippies Plaice0.1 km
- Coffee #10.2 km
- Coral Wharf Ltd0.6 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Ashfords Fruit And Vegetables0.3 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Cressicks GreenEco Supplies0.3 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Glorious Veronicas0.1 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.7 km
- Golden Lion0.3 km
- Jolly Farmer0.3 km
- Newtons Freehouse0.8 km
- Teign Cellars Ltd0.1 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.3 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.3 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- The Express Pasta Company0.2 km
- Tiger Noodle Bar0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.7 km
- Torre7.6 km
- Teignmouth8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Webster Close0.1 km
- Esso Garage0.1 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- Sherborne Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121BL · Data under Open Government Licence