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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

TQ121QS

Highwood Grange

TQ121DU

Decoy Road

TQ121DG

Kingskerswell Road

TQ121HX

George Street

TQ121LP

Steppes Meadow

TQ121AW

Forde Park

TQ121EY

Haytor Terrace

TQ126FD

Larksmead Close

TQ121LX

Totnes Road

TQ121BA

Beaumont Road

TQ121GL

Webster Close

TQ121LG

Wolborough Street

TQ121JQ

Wolborough Street

TQ126AA

Old Totnes Road

TQ121LU

Totnes Road

TQ121EL

Coach Road

TQ121BJ

Hilton Road

TQ126BS

Redstart Close

TQ121FP

Church Park

TQ121EX

Wolborough Street

TQ121EE

College Road

TQ121LT

Bradley Road

TQ121HL

South Road

TQ121HR

Wolborough Close

TQ121LW

Wolborough Street

TQ121GH

East Street

TQ121HQ

South Road

TQ121DW

Keyberry Mill

TQ121HE

Courtenay Road

TQ121BX

Keyberry Road

TQ121BH

Bowden Hill

TQ121QP

Oak Lawn

TQ121LF

Wolborough Street

TQ121AY

Gloucester Road

TQ121JB

Windsor Close

TQ121EG

College Road

TQ121HN

Laureston Road

TQ121EF

College Road

TQ121AF

East Street

TQ121JR

Wolborough Street

TQ121JG

Back Road

TQ121JL

St Leonard's Road

TQ121DN

Forde Park

TQ121EJ

Coach Road

TQ121DZ

Vale Road

TQ121EP

Decoy Road

TQ121AD

Alexandra Road

TQ121HG

Hill Road

TQ121BE

Western Road

TQ126FL

Queen Annes Copse

TQ121HJ

St Marys Road

TQ126GG

The Pinnacle

TQ121BQ

Spencer Road

TQ121DS

Coach Road

TQ121HD

Powderham Road

TQ121AU

Albion Hill

TQ121AS

Mount Pleasant Road

TQ121EQ

College Road

TQ121DQ

Kingskerswell Road

TQ121FJ

Hilltop Meadow

TQ121EB

Decoy Road

Data Sources

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