TQ12 1DP is a mixed residential area on Grange Close, 0.4km from Penninn in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ12 1DP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00102441 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE CLOSE, TQ12 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE CLOSE, TQ12 1DP.
289
47
£ 43,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ12 1DP — age 47, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1DP. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 372,500
1 sales · Mean £ 372,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1DP is moderate at 71 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.
school Local Schools
Decoy Primary School
Haytor View Community Primary School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Glendinning Academy
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
South Devon UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA)0.6 km
- The Railway Brewhouse1.0 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Keyberry Hotel0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Apps Ice Creams Decoy Park Refreshment Kiosk0.1 km
- Buckland Athletic Football Club0.2 km
- Forde Park Community Project0.6 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- Pumpkin0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ling Ling's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.9 km
- Torre6.6 km
- Torquay7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Keyberry Park0.0 km
- Keyberry Park0.1 km
- Decoy Road0.2 km
- Decoy Road0.2 km
- Shelter0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121DP · Data under Open Government Licence