Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2JD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ12 2JD 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	59.6%	51.5%	-8.1%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	40.4%	48.5%	8.1%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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	29.1%	35%	5.9%	37.9%	-2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	34.4%	41.6%	7.2%	44.2%	-2.6%
Separated	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	14.9%	11.4%	-3.5%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	19.9%	10.1%	-9.8%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

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	27.4%	43.8%	16.4%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	35.8%	33.8%	-2.0%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	24.7%	16.9%	-7.8%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	6.9%	4.4%	-2.5%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	5.1%	1.1%	-4.0%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	30.5%	22.5%	-8.0%	18.2%	4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	6%	-7.6%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	14.9%	-0.7%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	7%	2.7%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	12.7%	4.1%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	23.2%	32.3%	9.1%	33.8%	-1.5%
Other	4.3%	4.7%	0.4%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.5%	93.6%	-4.9%	81.4%	12.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	96.4%	91.4%	-5.0%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	2.4%	3.6%	1.2%	6.1%	-2.5%
Africa	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	3.9%	3.6%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	91.4%	-5.0%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	3.9%	1.2%	1.9%	2.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.9%	76.7%	4.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
South-East Asia	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Central Asia	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.6%	37.2%	8.4%
Christian	43.1%	46.2%	-3.1%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is Torquay Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torquay Road was 247.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 650.3% higher than the Ambrook average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Torquay Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Ambrook and the 20th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,000

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TQ12 2JD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Torquay Road are based on 216 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Teignbridge.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2JD

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ12 2JD

Average Price
£358,872

Semi-Detached
£283,325

Terraced
£456,957

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£151,432

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Torquay Road

Average Price
£320,858

Semi-Detached
£385,734

Terraced
£305,534

Detached
£434,772

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,435

Other
£260,841

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Torquay Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
92 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£142,000	2019-07-31	£167,191
92 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2014-08-01	£149,077
102 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£399,950	2014-07-09	£612,254
94 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2009-12-18	£481,266
98 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2009-08-10	£405,847

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ12 2JD

Employment

TQ12 2JD 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 2JD 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	92
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Education	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU	3out of 4	602 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ	3out of 4	623 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX	3out of 4	721 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Decoy Primary School Deer Park Road , TQ12 1DH	3out of 4	989 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haytor View Community Primary School Queensway , TQ12 4BD	3out of 4	1,054 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA	2out of 4	878 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF	3out of 4	1,293 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT	2out of 4	1,693 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG	2out of 4	3,199 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD	- not rated	1,101 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH	- not rated	1,732 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG	- not rated	4,677 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Forde Park Community Project	Forde Park Pavilion Forde Park Newton Abbot Devon	126 yd
Pumpkin	Newton Abbot Railway Station Station Road Newton Abbot Devon	425 yd
Gurkha Chef	132 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon	507 yd
Eastern Eye Restaurant	120-124 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon	538 yd
Aroma Grill	135 Queen Street Newton Abbot	563 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toby Carvery	Torquay Road Newton Abbot Devon	456 yd
The Railway Brewhouse	The Railway 197 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon	469 yd
Saracens Head	Saracens Head 2 - 4 Fairfield Terrace Newton Abbot Devon	627 yd
Maltings Taphouse and Bottleshop	The Maltings Teign Road Newton Abbot Devon	650 yd
Ye Old Cider Bar	99 - 101 East Street Newton Abbot Devon	661 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ling Ling Chinese Takeaway	Unit 3 Signal Buildings Brunel Road Newton Abbot	526 yd
Hoi Shan	118 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon	538 yd
Ali's Pizza And Kebab House	116 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon	538 yd
Bollywood Spice	114 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon	538 yd
Double Luck Kitchen	Double Luck Kitchen 125 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon	565 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Limited	Brunel Road Newton Abbot Devon T	142 yd
Sainsbury's	Penn Inn Keyberry Road Newton Abbot Devon	635 yd
Sainsbury's	Unit 2 Loti Jean House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon	656 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	23 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon	987 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Forde Park Forde Park	tennis courts	99 yd
Coach Road Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS COACH ROAD	cycling, grass pitches	532 yd
Devon County Football Association CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE COACH ROAD	grass pitches	700 yd
Osborne Park OSBOURNE STREET	grass pitches	704 yd
Sandringham Park Besigheim Way	grass pitches	744 yd
Decoy Park DECOY ROAD	grass pitches	767 yd
Newton Abbot Squash And Lawn Tennis Club MARSH ROAD	grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts	792 yd
Buckland Community Centre (Closed) Gilbert Road	grass pitches	837 yd
Decoy Primary School DEER PARK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	894 yd
Haytor View Community Primary School (Closed) Queensway	grass pitches	898 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	219.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.