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About

Bushell ward covers the western outskirts of Newton Abbot, stretching into the surrounding countryside. The area includes residential neighbourhoods like Milber and Highweek Hill, alongside significant green spaces such as Decoy Country Park. This large park provides woodland and a lake, offering walking routes and recreational facilities for local residents. The ward's landscape is characterised by a mix of housing estates and rolling fields, with views towards the nearby Dartmoor National Park.

The area is served by local schools and community facilities centred around the Milber area. A notable local feature is the historic St Mary's Church in Highweek, which sits atop a hill with a separate bell tower. Transport links are provided by the nearby A380 road, connecting the ward to Newton Abbot town centre and Torbay. The presence of Decoy Lake and its adjoining woodland forms a central green corridor within this primarily suburban setting.

Area overview

On average Bushell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bushell is £45,273 per year. There are 6 schools in Bushell: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Bushell is home to around 5,940 people, with a population density of about 3,728.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bushell Population
5,940
Population density
3,728.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.09(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.23(+163%)
Shoplifting
35.02(+430%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.81(+128%)
Public order
14.48(+121%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,486
92.4%
Other White
191
3.22%
Other Asian
45
0.76%
Bangladeshi
36
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.56%
Total population: 5,937

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,300
26.66%
Level 3 (A level)
880
18.05%
No qualifications
855
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
815
16.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
616
12.63%
Total 16+ residents: 4,876

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
735
27.05%
Owns with a mortgage
710
26.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
700
25.76%
Other social rented
387
14.24%
Social rents from council
95
3.5%
Total households: 2,717

Property prices in Bushell

Median price£202,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £261K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Bushell area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bushell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£310,000£312
Semi-Detached11£250,000£239
Terraced35£190,000£236
Flats24£146,500£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bushell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£283,000£120,000£170,000£148,000
2017£399,000£121,000£230,000£159,750
2018£323,750£112,000£250,000£170,500
2019£303,750£127,500£217,500£180,000
2020£380,000£115,000£240,000£172,500
2021£410,000£124,000£260,000£186,000
2022£512,500£162,500£245,000£210,000
2023£467,500£140,000£260,000£204,000
2024£360,000£160,000£236,000£185,000
2025£363,750£149,000£250,000£190,000
2026£300,000£143,000£322,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bushell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£190£177£183
2017£200£203£205£177
2018£238£206£228£202
2019£252£192£235£201
2020£263£185£220£188
2021£256£198£255£212
2022£308£232£267£243
2023£331£223£310£249
2024£301£224£298£220
2025£299£215£281£235
2026£313£217£234£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bushell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bushell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bushell

Is Bushell safe?

Bushell records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bushell?

The median sale price in Bushell is £202,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bushell?

Bushell has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bushell?

Bushell scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bushell sits around rank 11,411 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bushell?

The average household income in Bushell is around £45,273 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bushell?

Bushell is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jackie Hook (Liberal Democrats) and Rob Hayes (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Bushell

TQ126QX

Exeter Road

TQ121TY

Pollyblank Road

TQ122LZ

Abbotsbury Road

TQ122QD

Bushell

TQ122EN

Hopkins Lane

TQ122DT

Courtenay Street

TQ122DB

The Avenue

TQ122PB

Paynsford Mews

TQ122LX

Halcyon Road

TQ122GG

King Street

TQ122FY

Orleigh Cross

TQ122DD

The Avenue

TQ121LZ

Bradley Lane

TQ122JH

Nelson Place

TQ122ES

Queen Street

TQ122QL

Courtenay Street

TQ122SG

Jetty Marsh Road

TQ122AT

Elm Road

TQ121SE

Bakers View

TQ122NE

Old Exeter Road

TQ122ER

Queen Street

TQ122DP

Oak Place

TQ122EU

Queen Street

TQ122QR

Kingsteignton Road

TQ122EW

Queen Street

TQ122FX

Orleigh Cross

TQ122PX

Seymour Road

TQ121TG

Highweek Street

TQ122HP

St Pauls Road

TQ122PQ

Kingsteignton Road

TQ122SQ

Orleigh Park

TQ122PW

Knowles Hill Road

TQ122QS

Courtenay Street

TQ122JP

East Street

TQ121TP

Highweek Road

TQ121SJ

Broadlands Avenue

TQ122NR

Garston Avenue

TQ122JX

Union Street

TQ122SA

Wain Lane

TQ122BG

Queen Street

TQ122JS

Union Street

TQ121NH

Ashburton Road

TQ121TW

Highweek Road

TQ122NW

Abbotsbury Road

TQ121TT

Highweek Street

TQ122JR

East Street

TQ126PP

Exeter Road

TQ121YU

Barton Drive

TQ122LH

Fairfield Terrace

TQ122BH

Imperial Mews

TQ122QB

Kingsteignton Road

TQ124PR

St Paul's Road

TQ122ET

Queen Street

TQ121SP

Bushell Road

TQ122HS

Oak Place

TQ121SR

Broadlands Avenue

TQ122PR

Knowles Hill Road

TQ122LA

Carlisle Street

TQ122BL

Lemon Mews

TQ122LS

King Street

TQ122JJ

Victory Close

TQ122HN

Devon Square

TQ121TQ

Highweek Street

TQ122HW

Oak Place

TQ122LD

East Street

TQ122NT

Abbotsbury Road

TQ122DL

Osborne Street

TQ122LT

Petroc Drive

TQ122QX

Courtenay Street

TQ121NB

Bradley Lane

TQ122QZ

Market Square

TQ121FB

Bradley Lane

TQ122PN

Seymour Road

TQ122FL

Bushell

TQ121YX

Wood View

TQ121TD

Meadowside

TQ122BD

Lemon Place

TQ122FJ

Union Street

TQ122QA

Kingsteignton Road

TQ122DR

The Avenue

TQ122EB

Courtenay Street

TQ122SF

Exeter Road

TQ121FH

Vicary Close

TQ122QQ

Kingsteignton Road

TQ121YY

Manor View

TQ122NN

Chelston Road

TQ122EL

Hopkins Lane

TQ122NA

Fisher Road

TQ122LB

Summerland Cottages

TQ122NX

Old Exeter Road

TQ122NP

Bury Road

TQ122AQ

Queen Street

TQ121GA

Bradley Lane

TQ122PY

Rundle Road

TQ121SL

Broadlands Avenue

TQ122DZ

King Street

TQ122EH

Queen Street

TQ122AH

Queen Street

TQ122TN

Orleigh Park

TQ122AW

Gladstone Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.