TQ12 5QX is a sought-after residential area on Cooke Drive, 0.5km from Ipplepen in Ipplepen. Administratively it sits within Ipplepen ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ12, TQ12 5QX offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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. 69% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k. 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 5QX are sourced from Output Area E00102512 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOKE DRIVE, TQ12 5QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKE DRIVE, TQ12 5QX.
300
46
£ 48,200 /yr
43%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. TQ12 5QX's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £265k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 5QX. The average age is 46.0. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 257,500
4 sales · Mean £ 262,250
Detached
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 261,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
TQ12 5QX has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ipplepen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Elizabeth & Ernest0.6 km
- The Butchers At Fermoys0.7 km
- Spar Store At Ipplepen Garage0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Ipplepen Conservative Club0.5 km
- The Wellington Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Dainton Park Golf Course Ltd0.7 km
- Fermoys0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot5.2 km
- Torre6.4 km
- Totnes7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cooke Drive0.1 km
- Cooke Drive0.1 km
- West Country Motors0.2 km
- Beech Drive0.2 km
- Beech Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ125QX · Data under Open Government Licence