The Avenue is in Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 2DD is located in the Bushell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Avenue, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 2DB, TQ12 2AP, TQ12 2SN, TQ12 2QB, TQ12 2QR, TQ12 2QA, TQ12 2TF, TQ12 2DF, TQ12 2TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ12 2DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 50.8% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 43.9% | 49.2% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 34.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 31.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 22.8% | 17.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 44.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 27.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 20.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 33.3% | 27.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 26.9% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 98.5% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 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 | 92.5% | 94.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 94.4% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 371.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 314.5% higher than the Buckland & Milber average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Buckland & Milber and the 7th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Stone Works The Avenue, Newton Abbot, Devon Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-01-03 | £270,839 |
| The Avenue Stone Works The Avenue, Newton Abbot, Devon Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-01-03 | £270,839 |
TQ12 2DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School Coronation Road , TQ12 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Coombeshead Road , Highweek TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 1,324 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 | 192 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 2,239 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 | 1,396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,806 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbling Teds Playhouse | Unit 1 Wharf House Wharf Road Newton Abbot Devon | 92 yd | |
| Premier Gym & Fitness | Unit 26 Olympus Business Park Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot Devon | 122 yd | |
| Wonderland Play | Unit 18 Olympus Business Park Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot | 124 yd | |
| South Devon University Technical College | Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot Devon | 154 yd | |
| Coral Wharf Ltd | Marsh Road Newton Abbot Devon | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Marsh Road Newton Abbot Devon | 115 yd | |
| Teignbridge 76 Club | Marsh Road Newton Abbot Devon | 263 yd | |
| Maltings Taphouse and Bottleshop | The Maltings Teign Road Newton Abbot Devon | 442 yd | |
| The Richard Hopkins | 34-42 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 545 yd | |
| Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club Ltd | Rackerhayes Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot Devon | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Corner Takeaway | 147C Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 434 yd | |
| KFC | 133 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 434 yd | |
| KM Newton Limited Also Trading As Ka Ming | 147 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 434 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 121 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 434 yd | |
| Double Luck Kitchen | Double Luck Kitchen 125 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Loti Jean House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon | 783 yd | |
| Tesco | Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 794 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon | 827 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Brunel Road Newton Abbot Devon T | 937 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | 11 Pottery Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot Squash And Lawn Tennis Club MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 264 yd |
| Osborne Park OSBOURNE STREET | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Cloud 9 Fitness Centre (Newton Abbot) (Closed) Newton Road | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Racecourse (Closed) Newton Road | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Newton Abbot College OLD EXETER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CANAL WAY | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Forde Park Forde Park | tennis courts | 1,058 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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.