TQ12 1GA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Newton Bushel in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within Bushell ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ12 1GA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 1GA are sourced from Output Area E00102410 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ12 1GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ12 1GA.
393
33
£ 43,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ12 1GA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TQ12 1GA has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 1GA. The average age is 33.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ12 1GA is moderate at 82 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
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Newton Abbot College
Coombeshead Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
South Devon UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
- Bakers The Butchers Ltd0.5 km
- Grape Tree0.4 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Holland And Barrett0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Bar 70.4 km
- Mid Devon Constitutional Club0.6 km
- Saracens Head0.8 km
- Sharpy's Sports and Music Bar Ltd0.6 km
- Swan Inn0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Carlton0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Ricca's Restaurant0.8 km
- The Country Table Cafe0.4 km
- The Pharmacy Coffee Shop0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Fresh Pizza0.8 km
- Subway0.5 km
- The Filling Station0.6 km
- Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd0.7 km
- Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop)0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot1.2 km
- Torre8.1 km
- Teignmouth8.9 km
Bus Stops
- ASDA0.3 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- Broadlands Avenue0.3 km
- Linden Terrace0.3 km
- Wolborough Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ121GA · Data under Open Government Licence