TQ12 3RL is a safe, established residential area on St Columba Close, 0.6km from Kingsteignton in Kingsteignton. Administratively it sits within Kingsteignton East ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ12 3RL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k, up 13.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 3RL are sourced from Output Area E00102579 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST COLUMBA CLOSE, TQ12 3RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST COLUMBA CLOSE, TQ12 3RL.
346
46
£ 43,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ12 3RL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ12 3RL — age 46, 82% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 3RL. The average age is 46.3. 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
Terraced
£ 330,770
2 sales · Mean £ 330,770
Detached
£ 304,000
4 sales · Mean £ 298,487
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
6 sales · Mean £ 274,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 3RL has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rydon Primary School
Teign School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Kingsteignton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Oakford Service Station0.6 km
- Central Stores0.3 km
- The Gift of Cake Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Kings Arms0.6 km
- Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.1 km
- Dew Drop Inn0.6 km
- The Bell Inn0.6 km
- Oakford Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Born N Bread0.3 km
- Chanburys Woodfired Pizza0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Kingsfry0.3 km
- New Fung Sing0.5 km
- New China House0.6 km
- The Fountain0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot2.5 km
- Teignmouth7.1 km
- Torre9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rydon Estate0.1 km
- Rydon Estate0.1 km
- Crossley Moor Road0.2 km
- Crossley Moor Road0.2 km
- Ley Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ123RL · Data under Open Government Licence