Mill Meadow is in Ashburton, Newton Abbot and in Teignbridge district. TQ13 7RN is located in the Ashburton & Buckfastleigh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Meadow, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ13 7QG, TQ13 7QH, TQ13 7QW, TQ13 7DY, TQ13 7QN, TQ13 7QP, TQ13 7JG, TQ13 7QF, TQ13 7QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ13 7RN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 52.6% | 47.1% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 52.9% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 34.2% | 35% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 39.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 14.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 41.8% | 44.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 14.2% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 18.6% | 15.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.1% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 41.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 96.2% | 93.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Meadow was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Ashburton & Buckfastleigh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mill Meadow has the 26th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh and the 196th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mill Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-02-03 | £385,996 |
| 6 Mill Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £288,800 | 2022-05-26 | £307,530 |
| Flat 2 Old Mill House Mill Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-11-10 | £192,966 |
| Flat 3 Old Mill House Mill Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2021-03-03 | £218,681 |
| 1 Mill Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2021-03-01 | £316,328 |
TQ13 7RN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ13 7RN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Primary School Whistley Hill , Ashburton TQ13 7DW | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast Buckfast Road , Buckfast TQ11 0EA | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckfastleigh Primary School Bossell Road , TQ11 0DD | 2out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landscove Church of England Primary School Landscove , TQ13 7LY | 4out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dartmoor Community College Balland Lane , TQ13 7EW | 2out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atrium Studio School Balland Lane , TQ13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands School 48 East Street , Ashburton TQ13 7AX | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Library Restaurant | North Street Ashburton Devon | 87 yd | |
| Cafe Latino | 19A North Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon | 224 yd | |
| Craftmongers | 32 North Street Ashburton | 235 yd | |
| Diablos Diner | 8 Kingsbridge Lane Ashburton Devon | 301 yd | |
| Taylors Tea Room | 5 North Street Ashburton Devon | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn 64 North Street Ashburton Devon | 92 yd | |
| Old Exeter Inn | Old Exeter Inn West Street Ashburton Devon | 348 yd | |
| BHE Events | 30 East Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon | 421 yd | |
| Ashburton Conservative Club | 2 St Lawrence Lane Ashburton Devon | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahnaz Tandoori | 22 West Street Ashburton Devon | 345 yd | |
| Yau's Takeaway | 34 East Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon | 409 yd | |
| Greedy Bird Kitchen | 17 East Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon | 442 yd | |
| The Red Mullet | 1 - 3 St Lawrence Lane Ashburton Devon | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 10 North Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon | 271 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Primary School WHISTLEY HILL | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Ashburton Swimming Pool Whistley Hall Whistley Hall Love Lane | swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Chuley Road (Ashburton Fc) Chuley Road | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.