Arch Cottages is in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 3HA is located in the Kingsteignton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arch Cottages, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 3EZ, TQ12 3EY, TQ12 3HB, TQ12 3ES, TQ12 3HQ, TQ12 3HG, TQ12 3HJ, TQ12 3HH, TQ12 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ12 3HA has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.3% | 47% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 31.1% | 38.3% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 35.4% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 15.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 46.5% | 43.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 40.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.2% | 19.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 14.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 24.6% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.6% | 97.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arch Cottages was 155.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 246.3% higher than the Kingsteignton East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arch Cottages has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Kingsteignton East and the 29th highest crime rate of 431 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Arch Cottages, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2021-11-26 | £205,605 |
| 3 Arch Cottages, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2006-05-02 | £106,501 |
| 4 Arch Cottages, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2004-01-16 | £183,040 |
| 4 Arch Cottages, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2002-11-01 | £201,400 |
| 3 Arch Cottages, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 1998-05-22 | £251,940 |
TQ12 3HA 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Church Street , Kingsteignton TQ12 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsteignton School Heron Way , TQ12 3QY | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | - not rated | 717 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsbury School 90 Torquay Road , TQ12 2JD | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldstone School College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School 9 Courtenay Road , TQ12 1HP | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolborough Hill School South Road , TQ12 1HH | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born N Bread | 4B Imperial Buildings Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 613 yd | |
| The Leisure Lounge | Winners 2000 Fitness Ltd Greenhill Way Kingsteignton Devon | 760 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 955 yd | |
| Chanburys Woodfired Pizza Also Trading As Meatball Shack | Taste Buds Cafe 165 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakford Club | 10 Oakford Place Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 237 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 6 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 237 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | Fore Street Kingsteignton Devon | 434 yd | |
| Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 10 Longford Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 463 yd | |
| Old Rydon Inn | Rydon Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fung Sing | 55 Gestridge Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 46 yd | |
| The Fountain | 4 Oakford Kingsteignton Devon | 237 yd | |
| Kingsfry | 2 Ley Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 459 yd | |
| New China House | 161 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 264 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 4 Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 322 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Rydon Acres Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 792 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | 11 Pottery Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 831 yd | |
| Tesco | Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton Athletic Football Club ANDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Homers Lane Homers Lane | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Kingsteignton Tennis Club KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB RYDON ROAD | tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Teign School CHUDLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CANAL WAY | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Teignbridge Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Greenhill Way | indoor bowls | 871 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Newton Abbot) GREENHILL WAY | health and fitness suite | 883 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.