East Street is in Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 1AQ is located in the College electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 2JR, TQ12 2LB, TQ12 1GJ, TQ12 2LA, TQ12 2LD, TQ12 1GH, TQ12 1FU, TQ12 2LF, TQ12 2LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ12 1AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 53.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 28% | -6.6% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 39.1% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 15.7% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 35.2% | -17.8% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 37.2% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 19.1% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 15.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 28.5% | -5.0% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 97% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 95.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Street was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% higher than the Ambrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Ambrook and the 205th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-01-31 | £195,290 |
| East Street Baptist Church East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Other, an established residential building | £618,000 | 2023-10-13 | £618,638 |
| 52 East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-02-13 | £264,536 |
| 76 East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-02-04 | £241,076 |
| Apartment 2 The Old Baptist Church, 46 East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2021-04-09 | £103,590 |
TQ12 1AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ12 1AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 154 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX | 3out of 4 | 67 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School Coronation Road , TQ12 1TX | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Coombeshead Road , Highweek TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 604 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 4,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippies Plaice | Chippies Plaice 6 Union Street Newton Abbot Devon | 151 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 46 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon | 203 yd | |
| Kim Pho | 32 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 215 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 18 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon | 223 yd | |
| Waffle Inn | 54 Queen Street Newton Abbot | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Old Cider Bar | 99 - 101 East Street Newton Abbot Devon | 82 yd | |
| Mid Devon Constitutional Club | 8 Union Street Newton Abbot Devon | 117 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Inn | East Street Newton Abbot Devon | 127 yd | |
| Locomotive Inn | 35 - 37 East Street Newton Abbot Devon | 178 yd | |
| Sharpy's Sports and Music Bar Ltd | 10 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Filling Station | 3A Union Street Newton Abbot Devon | 143 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 1 - 3 King Street Newton Abbot Devon | 212 yd | |
| Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop) | 52 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 251 yd | |
| Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd | 27 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 261 yd | |
| Tiger Noodle Bar | 6 Market Walk Newton Abbot Devon | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Loti Jean House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon | 69 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon | 267 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 466 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Brunel Road Newton Abbot Devon T | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot Squash And Lawn Tennis Club MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 541 yd |
| Bishop Dunstan School (Closed) South Road | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Forde Park Forde Park | tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Newton Abbot College OLD EXETER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Coach Road Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS COACH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Osborne Park OSBOURNE STREET | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Devon County Football Association CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE COACH ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Newton Abbot Leisure Centre NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE HIGHWEEK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Bakers Park STEPPES MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 924 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.