Yew Tree Drive is in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 3SA is located in the Kingsteignton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yew Tree Drive, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 3SW, TQ12 3SN, TQ12 3SU, TQ12 3SL, TQ12 3SX, TQ12 3SY, TQ12 3QT, TQ12 3QH, TQ12 3SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ12 3SA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.8% | 48.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 29.4% | 36.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 38.2% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 52.6% | 43.4% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 39.5% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 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 | 16.5% | 15% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 16.7% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 15.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 31.6% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 99.3% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.6% | 95.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yew Tree Drive was 151.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 307.9% higher than the Kingsteignton East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Yew Tree Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingsteignton East and the 33rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Yew Tree Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-12 | £279,263 |
| 23 Yew Tree Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2025-01-10 | £279,545 |
| 14 Yew Tree Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-01-13 | £240,234 |
| 18 Yew Tree Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2019-12-20 | £318,936 |
| 24 Yew Tree Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-09-13 | £261,480 |
TQ12 3SA 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 539 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsteignton School Heron Way , TQ12 3QY | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haytor View Community Primary School Queensway , TQ12 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 1,542 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 2,330 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 | 1,637 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 4,164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leisure Lounge | Winners 2000 Fitness Ltd Greenhill Way Kingsteignton Devon | 371 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Greenhill Retail Park Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 901 yd | |
| The Grandstand Beefeater Grill | Premier Inn Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 901 yd | |
| Newton Abbot Racecourse | Newton Abbot Racecourse Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 901 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | Fore Street Kingsteignton Devon | 575 yd | |
| Passage House Inn | Passage House Hackney Lane Kingsteignton | 628 yd | |
| Oakford Club | 10 Oakford Place Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 716 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 6 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 716 yd | |
| Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club Ltd | Rackerhayes Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot Devon | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain | 4 Oakford Kingsteignton Devon | 716 yd | |
| New Fung Sing | 55 Gestridge Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry | 11 Pottery Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 607 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 4 Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 658 yd | |
| Lidl | Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 707 yd | |
| Tesco | Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Newton Abbot) GREENHILL WAY | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Teignbridge Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Greenhill Way | indoor bowls | 290 yd |
| Racecourse (Closed) Newton Road | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CANAL WAY | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Homers Lane Homers Lane | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Cloud 9 Fitness Centre (Newton Abbot) (Closed) Newton Road | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Kingsteignton Athletic Football Club ANDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.