TQ12 5JH is a sought-after residential area on Mount Pleasant Close, 0.7km 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 5JH offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, down 14.0% 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 5JH are sourced from Output Area E00102551 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, TQ12 5JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, TQ12 5JH.
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£ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. TQ12 5JH's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £345k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 5JH. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
6 sales · Mean £ 325,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 5JH has low crime rates — 13 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- Costcutter0.5 km
- Aller Vale Garage (Cox Bros) Ltd0.8 km
- Kaleidoscope0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hare & Hounds0.3 km
- The Lord Nelson0.3 km
- The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Abbey Refreshments0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Chan's Takeaway0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre3.2 km
- Newton Abbot4.2 km
- Torquay4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Southey Lane0.1 km
- Southey Lane0.1 km
- Southey Crescent0.2 km
- Fairfield Road0.3 km
- Fairfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ125JH · Data under Open Government Licence