Grange Close is in Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 1DP is located in the College electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grange Close, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 1EB, TQ12 1EA, TQ12 1EP, TQ12 1BX, TQ12 1DF, TQ12 1DA, TQ12 1DY, TQ12 1DL, TQ12 1DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ12 1DP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 47.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 52.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TQ12 1DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.1% | 24.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 55.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 48.8% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around TQ12 1DP this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 7.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 20% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 38.8% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96% | 95.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Close was 6.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Ambrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Ambrook and the 17th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Grange Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2025-06-06 | £380,087 |
| 4 Grange Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Other, an established residential building | £8,000 | 2020-02-26 | £9,666 |
| 4 Grange Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2004-07-09 | £466,387 |
| 6 Grange Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £156,055 | 2003-02-21 | £343,664 |
| 4 Grange Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2001-02-23 | £383,817 |
TQ12 1DP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TQ12 1DP 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 1DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decoy Primary School Deer Park Road , TQ12 1DH | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haytor View Community Primary School Queensway , TQ12 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,230 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 | 1,472 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 3,802 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 5,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apps Ice Creams Decoy Park Refreshment Kiosk | Decoy Country Park Decoy Road Newton Abbot Devon | 105 yd | |
| Buckland Athletic Football Club | Kingskerswell Road Newton Abbot Devon T | 229 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Penn Inn Newton Abbot Devon | 438 yd | |
| Forde Park Community Project | Forde Park Pavilion Forde Park Newton Abbot Devon | 619 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Newton Abbot Railway Station Station Road Newton Abbot Devon | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Torquay Road Newton Abbot Devon | 575 yd | |
| Cornerflag Bar (Devon FA) | Devon County Football Association Coach Road Newton Abbot Devon | 603 yd | |
| The Railway Brewhouse | The Railway 197 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Ling Chinese Takeaway | Unit 3 Signal Buildings Brunel Road Newton Abbot | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Penn Inn Keyberry Road Newton Abbot Devon | 438 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Brunel Road Newton Abbot Devon T | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Decoy Park DECOY ROAD | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Decoy Primary School DEER PARK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 308 yd |
| Coach Road Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS COACH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Forde Park Forde Park | tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Devon County Football Association CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE COACH ROAD | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Homer Heath KINGSKERSWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Bishop Dunstan School (Closed) South Road | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,030 yd |
| Sandringham Park Besigheim Way | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.