Thurlestone Road is in Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 2NJ 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 Thurlestone Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 2NL, TQ12 2NT, TQ12 2ND, TQ12 2NS, TQ12 2NN, TQ12 2NX, TQ12 2NU, TQ12 2NB, TQ12 2NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ12 2NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 29.8% | 33.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 42% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 15.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.8% | 44.7% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 39% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.8% | 16.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 27.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 98.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 94.4% | 94.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurlestone Road was 95.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% higher than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thurlestone Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bradley and the 73rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thurlestone Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-02-28 | £428,406 |
| 2 Thurlestone Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-03-05 | £465,909 |
| 3 Thurlestone Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2017-09-28 | £442,520 |
| 1 Thurlestone Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2013-10-10 | £324,449 |
| 3 Thurlestone Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2008-06-20 | £380,216 |
TQ12 2NJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TQ12 2NJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Coombeshead Road , Highweek TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 50 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 711 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 2,642 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 | 558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Cherry Cafe | Stalls 5 And 6 Market Food Hall Newton Abbot Devon | 238 yd | |
| Market Fish And Chips | 5 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 238 yd | |
| The Owl And The Pussycat Coffee House | Devon County Council Newton Abbot Library Passmore Edwards Centre Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 238 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Asda Stores Ltd Asda Supermarket Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 258 yd | |
| Owl & Pussycat Coffee House | Devon County Council Passmore Edwards Centre Market Street Newton Abbot | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 7 | 7 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 238 yd | |
| The Market Gate | Market Gate 3 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 238 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 4 Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 256 yd | |
| Jolly Farmer | 8 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 286 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 4 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Express Pasta Company | 16 Bank Street Newton Abbot Devon | 340 yd | |
| Tiger Noodle Bar | 6 Market Walk Newton Abbot Devon | 350 yd | |
| Subway | 22 Market Walk Newton Abbot Devon | 350 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 3A Union Street Newton Abbot Devon | 477 yd | |
| Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd | 27 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 256 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon | 363 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Loti Jean House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot College OLD EXETER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 116 yd |
| Newton Abbot Leisure Centre NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE HIGHWEEK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 302 yd |
| Coombeshead Academy COOMBESHEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Newton Abbot Squash And Lawn Tennis Club MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 726 yd |
| Bakers Park STEPPES MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 862 yd |
| Osborne Park OSBOURNE STREET | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Bishop Dunstan School (Closed) South Road | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,042 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.