TQ12 — NEWTON ABBOT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TQ12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TQ12 is £316,297, which is 18% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in TQ12 cost 10.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TQ12 have fallen 1.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£420,186	849
Semi-detached	£296,972	696
Terraced	£232,674	803
Flat	£154,674	267
All types	£316,297	2753

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TQ12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 55.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TQ12 has a crime rate well 32% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

21.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

9.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TQ12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TQ12 has 28 schools within or near its boundaries, including 13 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Abbotskerswell Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Denbury Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ipplepen Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Decoy Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,148

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TQ12 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TQ12 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TQ12 — NEWTON ABBOT

Area Summary

TQ12 (NEWTON ABBOT) offers property prices near the national average (£316,297), low crime (32% below national average), 28 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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TQ11

BUCKFASTLEIGH

£332K

▼ 25.6% YoY

TQ13

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£452K

▼ 6.2% YoY

TQ14

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£349K

▲ 0.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TQ12?

The average house price in TQ12 (NEWTON ABBOT) is £316,297, based on 2753 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.0% over the past year.

Is TQ12 a safe area to live?

Crime in TQ12 is significantly below the national average (55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TQ12?

There are 28 schools in or near TQ12. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 13 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in TQ12?

Council tax in TQ12 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TQ12?

The average broadband download speed in TQ12 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TQ12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TQ12 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 92,148.