Is TQ12 3QB a safe place to live?

Yes, TQ12 3QB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TQ12 3QB?

The population for the TQ12 3QB area is approximately 397 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Teignbridge, South West

HESTOW ROAD, TQ12 3QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HESTOW ROAD, TQ12 3QB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

397

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

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.

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10/10

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9/10

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2/10

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7/10

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2/10

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6/10

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2/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ12 3QB spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ12 3QB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hestow Road, 0.8km from Sandy Gate in Kingsteignton. Administratively it sits within Kingsteignton East ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 3QB are sourced from Output Area E00102568 (shared with 14 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 3QB. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 28%

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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

TQ12 3QB has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Rydon Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

Teign School

Good1021 pupils1.5 km

Kingsteignton School

Good180 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Sandygate Inn0.9 km
Webb Enterprises The Ten Tors0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

New China House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Newton Abbot3.8 km
Teignmouth6.9 km
Dawlish9.0 km