TQ12 5JF is a sought-after residential area on Southey Lane, 0.6km from Kingskerswell in Teignbridge. Administratively it sits within Kerswell-with-Combe ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ12, TQ12 5JF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 33.6% year-on-year. 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 5JF are sourced from Output Area E00102551 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHEY LANE, TQ12 5JF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHEY LANE, TQ12 5JF.
456
46
£ 44,000 /yr
46%
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
TQ12 5JF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £295k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 33.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 5JF. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 353,333
Flat
£ 105,000
1 sales · Mean £ 105,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 5JF has low crime rates — 12 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
Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- Aller Vale Garage (Cox Bros) Ltd0.7 km
- Kaleidoscope0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hare & Hounds0.4 km
- The Lord Nelson0.2 km
- The Park Inn0.9 km
- The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Abbey Refreshments0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Chan's Takeaway0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre3.4 km
- Newton Abbot4.0 km
- Torquay4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Southey Crescent0.1 km
- Arch0.2 km
- Southey Lane0.2 km
- Southey Lane0.2 km
- Manor Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ125JF · Data under Open Government Licence