Market Street is in Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 2RJ 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 Market Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 1TQ, TQ12 2JW, TQ12 2JL, TQ12 2LX, TQ12 1UB, TQ12 2NA, TQ12 1TG, TQ12 1JJ, TQ12 2NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ12 2RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.8% | 49.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2RJ, 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 | 47.6% | 42.4% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 28% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 14% | 15.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 39.2% | 39.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 16.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 25.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 19.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 21.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 93.9% | 92% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 1096.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1124.0% higher than the Buckland & Milber average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Street has the highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Buckland & Milber and the highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 436.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Market Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2005-10-18 | £668,579 |
| 7 Market Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2005-07-22 | £854,488 |
| 5 Market Street, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-04-04 | £287,435 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Coombeshead Road , Highweek TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 879 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 | 280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 677 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 2,833 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 | 656 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Fish And Chips | 5 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 20 yd | |
| The Owl And The Pussycat Coffee House | Devon County Council Newton Abbot Library Passmore Edwards Centre Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 20 yd | |
| Cheeky Cherry Cafe | Stalls 5 And 6 Market Food Hall Newton Abbot Devon | 20 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | Units 1 & 3 Food Hall Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 48 yd | |
| Owl & Pussycat Coffee House | Devon County Council Passmore Edwards Centre Market Street Newton Abbot | 51 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 7 | 7 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 20 yd | |
| The Market Gate | Market Gate 3 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 20 yd | |
| Jolly Farmer | 8 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 30 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 4 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 30 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 4 Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Express Pasta Company | 16 Bank Street Newton Abbot Devon | 82 yd | |
| Tiger Noodle Bar | 6 Market Walk Newton Abbot Devon | 138 yd | |
| Subway | 22 Market Walk Newton Abbot Devon | 138 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 3A Union Street Newton Abbot Devon | 260 yd | |
| Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd | 27 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon | 111 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 116 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Loti Jean House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot College OLD EXETER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Newton Abbot Leisure Centre NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE HIGHWEEK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Newton Abbot Squash And Lawn Tennis Club MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Coombeshead Academy COOMBESHEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Bakers Park STEPPES MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Bishop Dunstan School (Closed) South Road | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Osborne Park OSBOURNE STREET | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Forde Park Forde Park | tennis courts | 1,075 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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.