East Street is in Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 2LQ 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 East Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 2LJ, TQ12 1BD, TQ12 2LF, TQ12 2LS, TQ12 2LD, TQ12 1AH, TQ12 2GG, TQ12 1BG, TQ12 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ12 2LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.4% | 49.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TQ12 2LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 42.4% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 34.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 40.9% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 17% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 | 18% | 14.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 17.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 26.5% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
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 | 97.5% | 91.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 92% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Street was 295.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 230.4% higher than the Buckland & Milber average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Buckland & Milber and the 13th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2024-06-03 | £157,838 |
| 137 East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-30 | £202,213 |
| 139 East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-04-30 | £235,527 |
| 131 East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-12-19 | £454,275 |
| 135 East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-02-09 | £193,379 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School Coronation Road , TQ12 1TX | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Coombeshead Road , Highweek TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 1,269 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 | 524 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 2,932 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 | 1,170 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 4,135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indulgence | 41 Devon Square Newton Abbot Devon | 154 yd | |
| Coffee Couture (Newton Abbot) Ltd | 62 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 214 yd | |
| The Pharmacy Coffee Shop | 58 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 214 yd | |
| The Pizza Cafe | 50 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 214 yd | |
| Waffle Inn | 54 Queen Street Newton Abbot | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Old Cider Bar | 99 - 101 East Street Newton Abbot Devon | 96 yd | |
| Saracens Head | Saracens Head 2 - 4 Fairfield Terrace Newton Abbot Devon | 104 yd | |
| The Richard Hopkins | 34-42 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 214 yd | |
| Mid Devon Constitutional Club | 8 Union Street Newton Abbot Devon | 255 yd | |
| Sharpy's Sports and Music Bar Ltd | 10 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 1 - 3 King Street Newton Abbot Devon | 200 yd | |
| Jackson Ltd (Fish & Chip Shop) | 52 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 214 yd | |
| Fresh Pizza | 49 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 253 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 3A Union Street Newton Abbot Devon | 263 yd | |
| Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd | 27 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Loti Jean House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon | 114 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon | 419 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 623 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Brunel Road Newton Abbot Devon T | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot Squash And Lawn Tennis Club MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Forde Park Forde Park | tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Osborne Park OSBOURNE STREET | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Bishop Dunstan School (Closed) South Road | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 697 yd |
| Coach Road Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS COACH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Devon County Football Association CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE COACH ROAD | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Newton Abbot College OLD EXETER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Newton Abbot Leisure Centre NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE HIGHWEEK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 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% |
| Median download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.