Postcode Analysis Teignbridge, South West

WHIDDON COTTAGES, TQ12 5LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHIDDON COTTAGES, TQ12 5LQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

264

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TQ12 5LQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TQ12 5LQ's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £785k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ12 5LQ is a sought-after residential area on Whiddon Cottages, 0.8km from Stoneycombe in Teignbridge. Administratively it sits within Ambrook ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ12 5LQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £785k. 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 5LQ are sourced from Output Area E00102280 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 5LQ. The average age is 54.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 785,100

2 sales · Mean £ 785,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ12 5LQ has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Abbotskerswell Primary School

Good112 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bickley Mill Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Abbot3.8 km
  • Torre5.3 km
  • Torquay6.2 km