TQ12 4LP is a sought-after residential area on Ash Way, 0.2km from Buckland Estate in Newton Abbot. Administratively it sits within Buckland & Milber ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ12, TQ12 4LP offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 93% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ12 4LP are sourced from Output Area E00102376 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH WAY, TQ12 4LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH WAY, TQ12 4LP.
277
56
£ 43,400 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 93% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, TQ12 4LP is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 4LP. The average age is 55.8. 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
£ 287,000
1 sales · Mean £ 287,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 4LP has low crime rates — 7 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
Haytor View Community Primary School
Decoy Primary School
Glendinning Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- McColls0.4 km
- Buckland Post Office0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- IEat @ IBounce0.6 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Chesters0.8 km
- Watcombe Wanderers Football Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Goodies Fish Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Toby Carvery0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot1.5 km
- Torre5.9 km
- Teignmouth7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Aller Brake Road Top0.1 km
- Birch Road0.1 km
- Aller Brake Road Top0.1 km
- Birch Road0.1 km
- Ash Way0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ124LP · Data under Open Government Licence