Wain Lane is in Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 2SA 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 Wain Lane, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 1TP, TQ12 1TS, TQ12 2SB, TQ12 2NH, TQ12 1PT, TQ12 1QW, TQ12 1SP, TQ12 1NH, TQ12 1TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ12 2SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 31.7% | 43.5% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 29.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 20.7% | 17.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.1% | 38.5% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 35.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 9.4% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 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.
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 22.5% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 18.4% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 19.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.1% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 87.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 87.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wain Lane was 248.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 650.9% higher than the Ambrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wain Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Ambrook and the 19th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Wain Lane, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-02-03 | £154,398 |
| 16 Wain Lane, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-10-06 | £148,584 |
| 18 Wain Lane, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-01-17 | £166,885 |
| 2 Wain Lane, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2018-10-05 | £180,422 |
| 4 Wain Lane, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-01-24 | £187,234 |
TQ12 2SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Coombeshead Road , Highweek TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School Coronation Road , TQ12 1TX | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit Ogwell Mill Road , Bradley Barton TQ12 1PR | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 71 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 1,068 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 2,665 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 | 325 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Asda Stores Ltd Asda Supermarket Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 528 yd | |
| Cheeky Cherry Cafe | Stalls 5 And 6 Market Food Hall Newton Abbot Devon | 576 yd | |
| Market Fish And Chips | 5 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 576 yd | |
| The Owl And The Pussycat Coffee House | Devon County Council Newton Abbot Library Passmore Edwards Centre Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 576 yd | |
| Owl & Pussycat Coffee House | Devon County Council Passmore Edwards Centre Market Street Newton Abbot | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtons Freehouse | 24-26 Highweek Road Newton Abbot Devon | 86 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 4 Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 527 yd | |
| Bar 7 | 7 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 576 yd | |
| The Market Gate | Market Gate 3 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 576 yd | |
| Jolly Farmer | 8 Market Street Newton Abbot Devon | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Express Pasta Company | 16 Bank Street Newton Abbot Devon | 669 yd | |
| Tiger Noodle Bar | 6 Market Walk Newton Abbot Devon | 717 yd | |
| Subway | 22 Market Walk Newton Abbot Devon | 717 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 3A Union Street Newton Abbot Devon | 846 yd | |
| Ivor Dewdney Pasties Ltd | 27 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Highweek Street Newton Abbot Devon | 527 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon | 707 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Loti Jean House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot Leisure Centre NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE NEWTON ABBOT LEISURE CENTRE HIGHWEEK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 93 yd |
| Coombeshead Academy COOMBESHEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 153 yd |
| Newton Abbot College OLD EXETER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Bakers Park STEPPES MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Bradley Barton Primary School & Nursery OGWELL MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 94.1% |
| 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 | 82.4% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.