TQ12 5RS is a sought-after residential area on Fore Street, 0.0km 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 5RS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k. 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 5RS are sourced from Output Area E00102513 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE STREET, TQ12 5RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE STREET, TQ12 5RS.
284
52
£ 48,200 /yr
38%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TQ12 5RS combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£203k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ12 5RS. The average age is 52.2. 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
£ 212,500
1 sales · Mean £ 212,500
Terraced
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ12 5RS has low crime rates — 11 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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Ipplepen Conservative Club0.0 km
- The Wellington Inn0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Abbot5.5 km
- Totnes6.7 km
- Torre6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Caunters Close0.1 km
- Caunters Close0.1 km
- Wellington Inn0.1 km
- Wellington Inn0.1 km
- Crokers Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ125RS · Data under Open Government Licence