Colleybrook Close is in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 3PL is located in the Kingsteignton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colleybrook Close, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 3FJ, TQ12 3PD, TQ12 3PU, TQ12 3NP, TQ12 3NR, TQ12 3TF, TQ12 3TE, TQ12 3TW, TQ12 3NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ12 3PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 34.3% | 41.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 37.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 15.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 55.1% | 47.8% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 33.8% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 14.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 18.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 22.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 24% | -4.3% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 96.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 98.3% | 97.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colleybrook Close was 32.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% lower than the Ambrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colleybrook Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Ambrook and the 171st lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Colleybrook Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2023-09-15 | £178,741 |
| 11 Colleybrook Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2022-10-10 | £218,860 |
| 11 Colleybrook Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-12-18 | £214,897 |
| 9 Colleybrook Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2015-10-09 | £195,203 |
| 4 Colleybrook Close, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £98,950 | 2011-09-14 | £165,133 |
TQ12 3PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton School Heron Way , TQ12 3QY | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Church Street , Kingsteignton TQ12 3BQ | 2out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Coombeshead Road , Highweek TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 3,679 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 3,458 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Greater Horseshoe School Little Bovey Lane , Heathfield TQ12 6RH | - not rated | 4,486 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanburys Woodfired Pizza Also Trading As Meatball Shack | Taste Buds Cafe 165 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 597 yd | |
| Born N Bread | 4B Imperial Buildings Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Enterprises The Ten Tors | Ten Tors Inn Exeter Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 121 yd | |
| Old Rydon Inn | Rydon Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China House | 161 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Rydon Acres Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbrook Park | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Five Lanes Playing Field MEADOWCROFT DRIVE | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Kingsteignton Swimming Pool MEADOWCROFT DRIVE | swimming pool | 432 yd |
| Lamorna Guest House Pool LAMORNA LAMORNA COMBE CROSS | swimming pool | 952 yd |
| Teign School CHUDLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Kingsteignton Tennis Club KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB RYDON ROAD | tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.