Woodpecker Drive, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3RQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ12 3RQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.1%	53.3%	5.2%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	51.9%	46.7%	-5.2%	49.0%	-2.3%

Partnership Status

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 3RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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	21.3%	29.8%	8.5%	37.9%	-8.1%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	57%	5.8%	44.2%	12.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.8%	3%	0.2%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	15.2%	7.5%	-7.7%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	9.5%	2%	-7.5%	6.1%	-4.1%

Health

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 (91%) 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	41.7%	63.8%	22.1%	48.4%	15.4%
Good health	37.9%	27.2%	-10.7%	33.6%	-6.4%
Fair health	15.9%	6.9%	-9.0%	12.7%	-5.8%
Bad health	3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.2%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 3RQ this area, 4.6% 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	24.2%	4.6%	-19.6%	18.2%	-13.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	8.9%	-3.9%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	18.2%	-1.7%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6%	1.7%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	22.8%	10.0%	16.9%	5.9%
Degree or Similar	19.4%	39.4%	20.0%	33.8%	5.6%
Other	6.6%	0%	-6.6%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	98.1%	97.2%	-0.9%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	97.3%	95.1%	-2.2%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	95.7%	-1.6%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.5%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.4%	76.7%	12.7%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	60.8%	37.2%	23.6%
Christian	33.5%	46.2%	-12.7%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Woodpecker Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodpecker Drive was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% higher than the Ambrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodpecker Drive has the 31st highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Ambrook and the 209th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in TQ12 3RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodpecker Drive are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Teignbridge.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodpecker Drive, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ12 3RQ

Average Price
£421,818

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£433,222

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£113,892

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodpecker Drive

Average Price
£437,808

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£448,188

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£116,048

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodpecker DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Woodpecker Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2024-05-03	£455,937
16 Woodpecker Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2023-12-04	£494,237
11 Woodpecker Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2023-11-17	£445,564
9 Woodpecker Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, a newly built property	£317,995	2021-11-26	£351,690
5 Woodpecker Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, a newly built property	£362,995	2021-10-15	£401,902

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ12 3RQ

Employment

TQ12 3RQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	157
Part-Time Employee	43
Retired	40
Self-Employed	34
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	11
Construction	10
Education	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsteignton School Heron Way , TQ12 3QY	3out of 4	236 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP	3out of 4	1,143 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Church Street , Kingsteignton TQ12 3BQ	2out of 4	1,291 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Coombeshead Road , Highweek TQ12 1PT	2out of 4	2,595 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ	3out of 4	2,679 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG	2out of 4	361 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA	2out of 4	2,473 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT	2out of 4	2,504 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF	3out of 4	2,562 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG	- not rated	2,654 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH	- not rated	2,893 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD	- not rated	3,357 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
The Greater Horseshoe School Little Bovey Lane , Heathfield TQ12 6RH	- not rated	4,566 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Born N Bread	4B Imperial Buildings Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon	668 yd
Chanburys Woodfired Pizza Also Trading As Meatball Shack	Taste Buds Cafe 165 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon	690 yd
MT Tums	Teignbridge Level Crossing Teigngrace Devon	1,013 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd	10 Longford Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	952 yd
Old Rydon Inn	Rydon Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	973 yd
Webb Enterprises The Ten Tors	Ten Tors Inn Exeter Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kingsfry	2 Ley Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	622 yd
New China House	161 Exeter Road Kingsteignton Devon	701 yd
New Fung Sing	55 Gestridge Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon	928 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	Rydon Acres Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon		881 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Teign School CHUDLEIGH ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	263 yd
Kingsteignton Swimming Pool MEADOWCROFT DRIVE	swimming pool	652 yd
Five Lanes Playing Field MEADOWCROFT DRIVE	grass pitches	755 yd
Abbrook Park	grass pitches	793 yd
Kingsteignton Athletic Football Club ANDOR AVENUE	grass pitches	824 yd
Kingsteignton Tennis Club KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB KINGSTEIGNTON TENNIS CLUB RYDON ROAD	tennis courts	932 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	225 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	28.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.