TQ12 4HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Howards Way, 1.2km from Penninn in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within Buckland & Milber ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ12 4HX 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. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, down 10.6% year-on-year. 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 4HX are sourced from Output Area E00102379 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWARDS WAY, TQ12 4HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARDS WAY, TQ12 4HX.
519
31
£ 36,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ12 4HX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TQ12 4HX has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 4HX. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 138,500
10 sales · Mean £ 145,100
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
1 sales · Mean £ 162,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 4HX has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Glendinning Academy
Haytor View Community Primary School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
South Devon UTC
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
Decoy Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Goodies Fish Bar0.6 km
- KM Newton Limited Also Trading As Ka Ming1.0 km
- Ling Ling's0.6 km
- Papa Noosh1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Circle 8 C-Store Limited0.9 km
- The Liquorice Shop1.0 km
- Buckland Post Office0.6 km
- Southwest Vending Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Brunel Cafe0.2 km
- New China Garden1.0 km
- Chesters0.6 km
- Gurkha Chef0.9 km
- Pinto Thai1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Maltings Taphouse and Bottleshop0.8 km
- The Railway Brewhouse0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot0.9 km
- Teignmouth6.9 km
- Torre7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Howards Way0.2 km
- Hawkins Road0.2 km
- Howards Way0.2 km
- Hawkins Road0.2 km
- Raleigh Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ124HX · Data under Open Government Licence