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About

College ward encompasses the northern outskirts of Newton Abbot, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods such as Milber, Buckland, and the College estate. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from post-war developments to more recent builds, set around a network of local roads. It functions largely as a commuter base for the wider Teignbridge district and beyond, with many residents travelling for work and services.

The ward's landscape is marked by its position on rising ground, with views towards the Teign Estuary from some parts. A notable local feature is the presence of Milber Down, an area of open grassland and historic earthworks managed as a public space. Community life centres around local schools, shops, and sports facilities, including the playing fields at Coach Road.

Area overview

On average College has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in College is £46,439 per year. There are 1 schools in College: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). College is home to around 5,400 people, with a population density of about 1,548.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

College Population
5,400
Population density
1,548.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.37(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.78(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.78(+20%)
Shoplifting
7.04(+7%)
Other theft
5.56(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,040
93.35%
Other White
185
3.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.67%
Other Asian
20
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.35%
Total population: 5,399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,439
31.28%
Level 3 (A level)
819
17.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
727
15.8%
No qualifications
705
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
480
10.43%
Total 16+ residents: 4,601

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
832
34.67%
Owns with a mortgage
707
29.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
573
23.88%
Other social rented
198
8.25%
Other forms of private rent
58
2.42%
Total households: 2,400

Property prices in College

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in College over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£370,000
Terraced38£236,800
Semi-Detached15£407,000
Flats17£165,000

10 years median price trend in College

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in College.

All postcodes in College

TQ121EW

Coach Road

TQ125UZ

Mead Way

TQ121JH

Pound Place

TQ121HT

Tudor Road

TQ121BG

Mapleton Place

TQ121JJ

Wolborough Street

TQ122HY

Torquay Road

TQ126BU

Bunting Close

TQ121HZ

Highwood Close

TQ121JY

St Leonards Road

TQ121BZ

Keyberry Park

TQ121DB

Forde Park

TQ121ES

Coach Place

TQ125ND

Silverhills Road

TQ121FT

Highweek Way

TQ121LJ

Wolborough Street

TQ121WA

Bladon Close

TQ121AH

Torquay Road

TQ121JD

Wolborough Gardens

TQ121LA

Baker's Hill

TQ121HP

Courtenay Road

TQ121LY

Totnes Road

TQ121FX

Tudor Close

TQ121AR

Oak Lawn

TQ121LB

Jubilee Road

TQ121HB

Powderham Road

TQ121EA

Keyberry Park

TQ121DR

Forde Place

TQ121LE

Manor Cottages

TQ122JD

Torquay Road

TQ121DT

Lonsdale Road

TQ121LQ

Pomeroy Road

TQ121AJ

Torquay Road

TQ121EZ

Powderham Road

TQ121EU

Powderham Road

TQ121BD

Hampton Road

TQ126AD

Denbury Road

TQ121HA

Powderham Terrace

TQ121JA

Powderham Close

TQ121DF

Keyberry Park

TQ121BT

Powderham Road

TQ121AG

East Street

TQ126BT

Larksmead Way

TQ121AE

Alexandra Terrace

TQ121BL

East Street

TQ125NA

Silverhills Road

TQ121HU

The Retreat

TQ121EH

Coach Road

TQ121DA

Keyberry Close

TQ121LN

Wolborough Street

TQ121HY

Courtenay Road

TQ121AX

Southernhay

TQ121EN

Penshurst Road

TQ121AQ

East Street

TQ121LD

Gothic Road

TQ126TP

Denbury Road

TQ121FY

Back Road

TQ121DP

Grange Close

TQ121HW

Courtenay Road

TQ121JX

St Leonards Road

TQ125JU

Kingskerswell Road

TQ121FW

East Street

TQ121AT

Northernhay

TQ121JZ

St Leonards Close

TQ121HF

Wolborough Close

TQ121AN

Church Road

TQ121HS

Courtenay Gardens

TQ121DH

Deer Park Road

TQ121ER

Coach Road

TQ121LS

Old Totnes Road

TQ121NG

Newfoundland Way

TQ121YN

Beverley Way

TQ121LH

Waltham Road

TQ121AL

Church Road

TQ121YW

Sophia Way

TQ121BB

Beaumont Road

TQ121DX

Florence Place

TQ121FN

Hilltop Meadow

TQ121AZ

Gloucester Road

TQ121GB

Tudor Road

TQ121AP

Courtenay Road

TQ121LR

Old Totnes Road

TQ121FU

Dell Court

TQ121GQ

Western Road

TQ121DY

Decoy Road

TQ121JF

Grafton Road

TQ121DL

West Mount

TQ122JL

Bank Street

TQ121DD

Forde Park

TQ121DJ

St Michaels Road

TQ121FD

Church Road

TQ121DE

Forde Park

TQ121QT

Wolborough Close

TQ121AA

Hillmans Road

TQ121GJ

Scott Close

TQ121AB

Buller Road

TQ125LZ

Kingskerswell Road

TQ121LL

Linden Terrace

TQ121BW

Church Road

TQ121RA

Wolborough Gate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.