Gilbert Road is in Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ12 4HS is located in the Buckland & Milber electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gilbert Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ12 4HR, TQ12 4HG, TQ12 4HB, TQ12 4HA, TQ12 4HJ, TQ12 4HP, TQ12 4HD, TQ12 4HQ, TQ12 4HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ12 4HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 32.2% | 32.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 36.2% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 19% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 38.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.6% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 20.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4HS this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 29.4% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 16.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.8% | 16.1% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 14.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 13.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 97% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.9% | 92.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 92.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 35.8% | 13.5% | 22.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilbert Road was 79.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% lower than the Buckland & Milber average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gilbert Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Buckland & Milber and the 97th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Gilbert Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-01-28 | £209,163 |
| 25 Gilbert Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-12-21 | £271,769 |
| 49 Gilbert Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2020-02-24 | £197,463 |
| 55 Gilbert Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2019-10-18 | £241,208 |
| 47 Gilbert Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2018-10-26 | £200,176 |
TQ12 4HS 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haytor View Community Primary School Queensway , TQ12 4BD | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Osborne Street , TQ12 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Queen Street , TQ12 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Decoy Primary School Deer Park Road , TQ12 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,217 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT | 2out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teign School Chudleigh Road , Kingsteignton TQ12 3JG | 2out of 4 | 2,886 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 | 317 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stover School Stover , TQ12 6QG | - not rated | 4,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Cafe | Brunel Skills Centre Collett Way Newton Abbot Devon | 354 yd | |
| Chesters | 14 Haldon Rise Newton Abbot Devon | 382 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Newton Abbot Railway Station Station Road Newton Abbot Devon | 778 yd | |
| The Hatch | The Hatch Tuckers Maltings Teign Road Newton Abbot | 783 yd | |
| Gurkha Chef | 132 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Torquay Road Newton Abbot Devon | 698 yd | |
| The Railway Brewhouse | The Railway 197 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 780 yd | |
| Maltings Taphouse and Bottleshop | The Maltings Teign Road Newton Abbot Devon | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodies Fish Bar | 12 Haldon Rise Newton Abbot Devon | 382 yd | |
| Ling Ling Chinese Takeaway | Unit 3 Signal Buildings Brunel Road Newton Abbot | 476 yd | |
| Double Luck Kitchen | Double Luck Kitchen 125 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 971 yd | |
| Tasty Corner Takeaway | 147C Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 972 yd | |
| KFC | 133 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Brunel Road Newton Abbot Devon T | 790 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Penn Inn Keyberry Road Newton Abbot Devon | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckland Community Centre (Closed) Gilbert Road | grass pitches | 100 yd |
| Haytor View Community Primary School (Closed) Queensway | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Sandringham Park Besigheim Way | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Osborne Park OSBOURNE STREET | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Forde Park Forde Park | tennis courts | 1,019 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.