Gestridge Road is in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 3HB 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 Gestridge Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 3EZ, TQ12 3HQ, TQ12 3HA, TQ12 3HD, TQ12 3HF, TQ12 3EQ, TQ12 3HE, TQ12 3HG, TQ12 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ12 3HB 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 Gestridge Road was 171.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 361.9% higher than the Kingsteignton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gestridge Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingsteignton East and the 24th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

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 Gestridge Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2024-10-04 | £255,012 |
| Flat 2B, 2 Gestridge Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-05-25 | £136,979 |
| Flat 2A, 2 Gestridge Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2022-09-08 | £124,306 |
| 18 Gestridge Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-12-03 | £283,092 |
| 28 Gestridge Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-10-12 | £265,222 |
TQ12 3HB 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 | 2out of 4 | 315 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsteignton School Heron Way , TQ12 3QY | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 1,884 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,474 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born N Bread | 4B Imperial Buildings Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 677 yd | |
| The Leisure Lounge | Winners 2000 Fitness Ltd Greenhill Way Kingsteignton Devon | 679 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 930 yd | |
| Chanburys Woodfired Pizza Also Trading As Meatball Shack | Taste Buds Cafe 165 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakford Club | 10 Oakford Place Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 141 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 6 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 141 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | Fore Street Kingsteignton Devon | 330 yd | |
| Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 10 Longford Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 472 yd | |
| Old Rydon Inn | Rydon Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fung Sing | 55 Gestridge Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 60 yd | |
| The Fountain | 4 Oakford Kingsteignton Devon | 141 yd | |
| Kingsfry | 2 Ley Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 186 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 4 Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 244 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | 11 Pottery Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 775 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Rydon Acres Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 833 yd | |
| Tesco | Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton Athletic Football Club ANDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Homers Lane Homers Lane | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CANAL WAY | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Kingsteignton Tennis Club KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB RYDON ROAD | tennis courts | 735 yd |
| Teignbridge Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Greenhill Way | indoor bowls | 785 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Newton Abbot) GREENHILL WAY | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Teign School CHUDLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 815 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.