Fairwater Close, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3DB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ12 3DB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	50.5%	48.7%	-1.8%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	49.5%	51.3%	1.8%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of TQ12 3DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	11.5%	23.2%	11.7%	37.9%	-14.7%
Married: Opposite sex	71.8%	56%	-15.8%	44.2%	11.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.6%	8.4%	2.8%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	9.1%	11.2%	2.1%	6.1%	5.1%

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	30.4%	30%	-0.4%	48.4%	-18.4%
Good health	46%	44.3%	-1.7%	33.6%	10.7%
Fair health	18.7%	17.9%	-0.8%	12.7%	5.2%
Bad health	3.1%	7.3%	4.2%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 20.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.8%	20.1%	-7.7%	18.2%	1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	11.2%	-4.7%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	16.9%	0.6%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	10.4%	3.3%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	14.9%	5.8%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	20.9%	3.8%	33.8%	-12.9%
Other	6.7%	5.6%	-1.1%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.6%	99.3%	0.7%	81.4%	17.9%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	96.5%	96%	-0.5%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	2.1%	1.1%	-1.0%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	95.6%	-0.6%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.5%	76.7%	-1.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	24.2%	13.5%	10.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.2%	37.2%	-9.0%
Christian	62.6%	46.2%	16.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	8.8%	6.0%	2.8%

Safety

Is Fairwater Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairwater Close was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Kingsteignton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fairwater Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingsteignton East and the 107th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

🔎 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. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TQ12 3DB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 4/10 (below 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 Fairwater Close are based on 21 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 Fairwater Close, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3DB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ12 3DB

Average Price
£314,849

Semi-Detached
£302,740

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£343,104

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairwater Close

Average Price
£333,377

Semi-Detached
£321,420

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£371,640

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fairwater CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Fairwater Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£258,000	2025-03-28	£266,852
12 Fairwater Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-10-17	£332,635
11 Fairwater Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£289,000	2024-08-12	£305,785
6 Fairwater Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£292,000	2024-08-07	£311,446
Downsley Fairwater Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2020-10-21	£426,642

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ12 3DB

Employment

TQ12 3DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	119
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Other	12
Manufacturing	10
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP	3out of 4	518 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Church Street , Kingsteignton TQ12 3BQ	2out of 4	622 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsteignton School Heron Way , TQ12 3QY	3out of 4	1,208 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ	3out of 4	2,317 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU	3out of 4	2,559 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG	2out of 4	1,073 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA	2out of 4	2,280 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF	3out of 4	2,719 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT	2out of 4	2,873 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	2,454 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH	- not rated	3,249 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG	- not rated	4,036 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Born N Bread	4B Imperial Buildings Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon		840 yd
The Leisure Lounge	Winners 2000 Fitness Ltd Greenhill Way Kingsteignton Devon		951 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bell Inn	Fore Street Kingsteignton Devon	442 yd
Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd	10 Longford Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	491 yd
Oakford Club	10 Oakford Place Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	627 yd
Kings Arms	6 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	627 yd
Old Rydon Inn	Rydon Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	734 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fountain	4 Oakford Kingsteignton Devon	627 yd
New Fung Sing	55 Gestridge Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	667 yd
Kingsfry	2 Ley Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	811 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon	694 yd
Tesco Express	4 Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	713 yd
Co-operative Group	Rydon Acres Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	807 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingsteignton Tennis Club KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB RYDON ROAD	tennis courts	676 yd
Teignbridge Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Greenhill Way	indoor bowls	989 yd
Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Newton Abbot) GREENHILL WAY	health and fitness suite	999 yd
Kingsteignton Athletic Football Club ANDOR AVENUE	grass pitches	1,016 yd
Homers Lane Homers Lane	grass pitches	1,083 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	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	84.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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