Hunterswell Road is in Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 1SF is located in the Bushell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hunterswell Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 1SG, TQ12 1NF, TQ12 1YU, TQ12 1LP, TQ12 1YX, TQ12 1LW, TQ12 1SE, TQ12 1LL, TQ12 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ12 1SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 26.5% | 23.7% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 59.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50.2% | 44.7% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 38.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 19.6% | 16.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 15.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 32.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 98.1% | 99.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95.8% | 94.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunterswell Road was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% higher than the Ambrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hunterswell Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Ambrook and the 194th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 193.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hunterswell Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-11 | £373,575 |
| 9 Hunterswell Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2024-09-12 | £290,035 |
| 10 Hunterswell Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-09-01 | £323,552 |
| 42 Hunterswell Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-11-13 | £333,596 |
| 42 Hunterswell Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2020-09-22 | £321,546 |
TQ12 1SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1SF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School Coronation Road , TQ12 1TX | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit Ogwell Mill Road , Bradley Barton TQ12 1PR | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Coombeshead Road , Highweek TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canada Hill Community Primary School Abbotsridge Drive , East Ogwell TQ12 6YS | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 1,419 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 3,394 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 | 451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wholesome Hippo | 11 Wolborough Street Newton Abbot Devon | 354 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Asda Stores Ltd Asda Supermarket Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 632 yd | |
| The Clock Tower Coffee Shop | 2 Wolborough Street Newton Abbot Devon | 669 yd | |
| Twelve Twenty | 9 Wolborough Street Newton Abbot Devon | 679 yd | |
| Deo Gloria | 11 - 15 Bank Street Newton Abbot | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wolborough Inn | Wolborough Inn 55 Wolborough Street Newton Abbot | 455 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 4 Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 632 yd | |
| Newtons Freehouse | 24-26 Highweek Road Newton Abbot Devon | 661 yd | |
| The Union | The Union Inn 6 East Street Newton Abbot Devon | 696 yd | |
| Bar 7 | 7 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Express Pasta Company | 16 Bank Street Newton Abbot Devon | 740 yd | |
| Tiger Noodle Bar | 6 Market Walk Newton Abbot Devon | 859 yd | |
| Subway | 22 Market Walk Newton Abbot Devon | 859 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 3A Union Street Newton Abbot Devon | 936 yd | |
| Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd | 27 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 632 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon | 787 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Loti Jean House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bakers Park STEPPES MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 162 yd |
| Newton Abbot Leisure Centre NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE HIGHWEEK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| Bradley Barton Primary School & Nursery OGWELL MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Newton Abbot College OLD EXETER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Coombeshead Academy COOMBESHEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Bishop Dunstan School (Closed) South Road | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 878 yd |
| Canada Hill Community Primary School ABBOTSRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.