Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5NU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ12 5NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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	56.3%	54.4%	-1.9%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	43.7%	45.6%	1.9%	49.0%	-3.4%

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 5NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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	14.6%	17%	2.4%	37.9%	-20.9%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	55.1%	-4.5%	44.2%	10.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.5%	0.7%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	9.6%	9.2%	-0.4%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	13.6%	16.6%	3.0%	6.1%	10.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.7%	41.4%	-6.3%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	30.6%	32.7%	2.1%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	15%	12.9%	-2.1%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	4.9%	8.4%	3.5%	4.0%	4.4%
Very bad health	1.8%	4.5%	2.7%	1.2%	3.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.4%	20.7%	0.3%	18.2%	2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	8.4%	-0.9%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	10.9%	-5.2%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	4.2%	2.8%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	15.4%	6.8%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	42.1%	38.6%	-3.5%	33.8%	4.8%
Other	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.8%	98.7%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	96%	96.1%	0.1%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	96.1%	0.1%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.8%	76.7%	5.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	62.8%	46.2%	16.6%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is TQ12 5NU dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TQ12 5NU was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Ambrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

TQ12 5NU has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Ambrook and the 14th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TQ12 5NU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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

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 Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5NU

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ12 5NU

Average Price
£292,084

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£292,084

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in TQ12 5NU

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Elm Cottage, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2020-10-26	£301,258
Elm Cottage, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2017-05-12	£329,065
Elm Cottage, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£199,950	2008-10-24	£312,192
Elm Cottage, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2004-06-03	£341,028
Elm Cottage, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£113,500	2001-11-05	£364,694

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ12 5NU

Employment

TQ12 5NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ12 5NU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	112
Full-Time Employee	58
Long-Term Sick or disabled	39
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	23
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbotskerswell Primary School Slade Lane , Abbotskerswell TQ12 5NS	3out of 4	46 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Canada Hill Community Primary School Abbotsridge Drive , East Ogwell TQ12 6YS	4out of 4	1,672 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Decoy Primary School Deer Park Road , TQ12 1DH	3out of 4	1,920 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School Union Street , TQ12 2JX	3out of 4	2,596 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School Coronation Road , TQ12 1TX	3out of 4	2,736 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newton Abbot College Old Exeter Road , TQ12 2NF	3out of 4	3,001 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Devon UTC Kingsteignton Road , TQ12 2QA	2out of 4	3,101 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road , TQ12 1PT	2out of 4	3,197 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
School for Inspiring Talents College House , Ashburton Road TQ12 1NH	- not rated	2,904 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glendinning Academy Sandringham Road , TQ12 4HD	- not rated	3,274 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Priory Village Ltd	Residents Association Club The Priory Priory Road Abbotskerswell Devon		764 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Court Farm Inn	Wilton Way Abbotskerswell Devon T		255 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Abbotskerswell Recreation Ground LAKELAND	grass pitches	319 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

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