Swift Industrial Estate is in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 3SH is located in the Kingsteignton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swift Industrial Estate, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 3HS, TQ12 3AD, TQ12 3BJ, TQ12 3AE, TQ12 3BW, TQ12 3UA, TQ12 3ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ12 3SH 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 Swift Industrial Estate 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.
Swift Industrial Estate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1-2 Swift Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, Devon Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-10-19 | £486,935 |
TQ12 3SH 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 | 410 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydon Primary School Rydon Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsteignton School Heron Way , TQ12 3QY | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,577 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 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA | 2out of 4 | 1,280 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 1,878 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 | 1,895 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 3,631 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 | 186 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 413 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Greenhill Retail Park Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 538 yd | |
| The Grandstand Beefeater Grill | Premier Inn Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 538 yd | |
| Newton Abbot Racecourse | Newton Abbot Racecourse Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakford Club | 10 Oakford Place Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 504 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 6 Oakford Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 504 yd | |
| Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club Ltd | Rackerhayes Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot Devon | 538 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | Fore Street Kingsteignton Devon | 584 yd | |
| Kingsteignton Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 10 Longford Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain | 4 Oakford Kingsteignton Devon | 504 yd | |
| New Fung Sing | 55 Gestridge Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry | 11 Pottery Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 151 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 4 Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 389 yd | |
| Tesco | Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon | 413 yd | |
| Lidl | Newton Road Kingsteignton Devon | 443 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB NEWTON ABBOT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CANAL WAY | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Teignbridge Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Greenhill Way | indoor bowls | 298 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Newton Abbot) GREENHILL WAY | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Homers Lane Homers Lane | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Cloud 9 Fitness Centre (Newton Abbot) (Closed) Newton Road | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Racecourse (Closed) Newton Road | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Kingsteignton Athletic Football Club ANDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 641 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.