Postcode Analysis Teignbridge, South West

FORDE PARK, TQ12 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDE PARK, TQ12 1DB.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ12 1DB spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £230k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 37.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ12 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Forde Park, 0.5km from Penninn in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 37.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00102441 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1DB. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 225,000

10 sales · Mean £ 266,252

Semi-Detached

£ 565,000

1 sales · Mean £ 565,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ12 1DB has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Decoy Primary School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

Good101 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Marsh CofE Academy

Good113 pupils0.9 km
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Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Haytor View Community Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Glendinning Academy

89 pupils1.1 km
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South Devon UTC

Good91 pupils1.1 km
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Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School

Good338 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Glorious Veronicas0.9 km
  • Queen Street Butchers0.8 km
  • The One 2 One Diet0.8 km
  • The Plot Deli Ltd0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.4 km
  • Teign Cellars Ltd0.8 km
  • Teignbridge 76 Club0.9 km
  • The Dartmouth Inn0.9 km
  • The Jolly Abbot0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Austins Pineroom Restaurant1.0 km
  • Chippies Plaice0.9 km
  • Coffee #10.9 km
  • Coral Wharf Ltd0.9 km
  • Kim Pho0.9 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.9 km
  • Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.8 km
  • Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Bollywood Spice0.7 km
  • Fresh Pizza0.9 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Keyberry Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Abbot0.6 km
  • Torre6.9 km
  • Teignmouth8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Decoy Road0.1 km
  • Decoy Road0.1 km
  • College Road0.2 km
  • College Road0.2 km
  • Keyberry Park0.3 km