Rydon Avenue is in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 3LT is located in the Kingsteignton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rydon Avenue, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 3LS, TQ12 3LR, TQ12 3HZ, TQ12 3YN, TQ12 3JA, TQ12 3YR, TQ12 3NB, TQ12 3HY, TQ12 3JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ12 3LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 22.7% | 25.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 60.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 55.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 7.7% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around TQ12 3LT this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 9.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 15.1% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 25.2% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 34.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 96.9% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 94.9% | 95.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydon Avenue was 17.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Kingsteignton East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Rydon Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Kingsteignton East and the 81st lowest crime rate of 431 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rydon Avenue, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-07-28 | £429,531 |
| 21 Rydon Avenue, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-05-15 | £678,494 |
| 9 Rydon Avenue, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2013-10-28 | £583,829 |
| 17 Rydon Avenue, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2011-07-15 | £479,807 |
| 9 Rydon Avenue, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2011-07-15 | £650,586 |
TQ12 3LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsteignton School Heron Way , TQ12 3QY | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Church Street , Kingsteignton TQ12 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | - not rated | 2,624 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 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | - not rated | 551 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 3out of 4 | 2,516 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | - not rated | 2,827 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 | 2,968 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsbury School 90 Torquay Road , TQ12 2JD | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldstone School College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 3,290 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School 9 Courtenay Road , TQ12 1HP | - not rated | 3,460 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,562 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 | 146 yd | |
| Chanburys Woodfired Pizza Also Trading As Meatball Shack | Taste Buds Cafe 165 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rydon Inn | Rydon Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 196 yd | |
| Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 10 Longford Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 265 yd | |
| Oakford Club | 10 Oakford Place Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 805 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 6 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 805 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | Fore Street Kingsteignton Devon | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfry | 2 Ley Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 259 yd | |
| New China House | 161 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 495 yd | |
| New Fung Sing | 55 Gestridge Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 652 yd | |
| The Fountain | 4 Oakford Kingsteignton Devon | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Rydon Acres Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 158 yd | |
| Lidl | Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 862 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 4 Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton Tennis Club KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB RYDON ROAD | tennis courts | 123 yd |
| Teign School CHUDLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 551 yd |
| Five Lanes Playing Field MEADOWCROFT DRIVE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Kingsteignton Swimming Pool MEADOWCROFT DRIVE | swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Kingsteignton Athletic Football Club ANDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Abbrook Park | grass pitches | 974 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.