Glebe Close is in Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 1SS is located in the Bradley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glebe Close, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 1RD, TQ12 1RE, TQ12 1SN, TQ12 1SW, TQ12 1RQ, TQ12 1RG, TQ12 1PH, TQ12 1RX, TQ12 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ12 1SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.9% | 49.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 34.8% | 34.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 45.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 48.1% | 40.8% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 34.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 19.6% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 14% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 20.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 20.7% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 98% | 97.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.5% | 94.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Close was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.4% higher than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glebe Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bradley and the 95th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Glebe Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2008-09-30 | £102,263 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit Ogwell Mill Road , Bradley Barton TQ12 1PR | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Coombeshead Road , Highweek TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School Coronation Road , TQ12 1TX | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canada Hill Community Primary School Abbotsridge Drive , East Ogwell TQ12 6YS | 4out of 4 | 1,462 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 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 1,583 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 3,151 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 | 321 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,092 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 | 821 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Asda Stores Ltd Asda Supermarket Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 866 yd | |
| Owl & Pussycat Coffee House | Devon County Council Passmore Edwards Centre Market Street Newton Abbot | 938 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | Units 1 & 3 Food Hall Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 948 yd | |
| Cheeky Cherry Cafe | Stalls 5 And 6 Market Food Hall Newton Abbot Devon | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtons Freehouse | 24-26 Highweek Road Newton Abbot Devon | 528 yd | |
| The Highweek Village Inn | 10 Highweek Village Newton Abbot Devon | 633 yd | |
| The Wolborough Inn | Wolborough Inn 55 Wolborough Street Newton Abbot | 858 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 4 Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 864 yd | |
| Bar 7 | 7 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Express Pasta Company | 16 Bank Street Newton Abbot Devon | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 864 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Barton Primary School & Nursery OGWELL MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Coombeshead Academy COOMBESHEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 590 yd |
| Newton Abbot Leisure Centre NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE HIGHWEEK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Bakers Park STEPPES MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Newton Abbot College OLD EXETER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 838 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.