Exeter Road is in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 3HU 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 Exeter Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 3HX, TQ12 3ND, TQ12 3JB, TQ12 3NB, TQ12 3JY, TQ12 3JA, TQ12 3GG, TQ12 3HY, TQ12 3LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ12 3HU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 33.5% | 39.1% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 38.5% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 14.6% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 39.7% | 45.5% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 44.3% | 38.9% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 15% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 19.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 18.7% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 93.6% | 97.1% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 97.1% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exeter Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kingsteignton East average.
Exeter Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kingsteignton East and the 11th lowest crime rate of 431 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-06-09 | £255,832 |
| 23 Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-06-24 | £199,608 |
| 31 Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2021-12-09 | £241,195 |
| 55 Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-10 | £277,321 |
| 35 Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-07-23 | £200,766 |
TQ12 3HU 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton School Heron Way , TQ12 3QY | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Church Street , Kingsteignton TQ12 3BQ | 2out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,580 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 | 364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 2,267 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 2,597 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 | 2,852 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Greater Horseshoe School Little Bovey Lane , Heathfield TQ12 6RH | - not rated | 5,256 yd | Other independent special 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 | 261 yd | |
| Chanburys Woodfired Pizza Also Trading As Meatball Shack | Taste Buds Cafe 165 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 10 Longford Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 257 yd | |
| Old Rydon Inn | Rydon Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 487 yd | |
| Oakford Club | 10 Oakford Place Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 557 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 6 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 557 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | Fore Street Kingsteignton Devon | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfry | 2 Ley Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 122 yd | |
| New Fung Sing | 55 Gestridge Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 379 yd | |
| The Fountain | 4 Oakford Kingsteignton Devon | 557 yd | |
| New China House | 161 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Rydon Acres Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 455 yd | |
| Lidl | Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 603 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 4 Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton Tennis Club KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB RYDON ROAD | tennis courts | 396 yd |
| Teign School CHUDLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| Kingsteignton Athletic Football Club ANDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Homers Lane Homers Lane | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Kingsteignton Swimming Pool MEADOWCROFT DRIVE | swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Five Lanes Playing Field MEADOWCROFT DRIVE | grass pitches | 948 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.