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Newton Abbot, Highweek

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About

Newton Abbot is a market town, with the Highweek area situated on a hill to the north overlooking the town centre. This elevated position provides views across the surrounding landscape. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods.

A notable local landmark is the ruin of St Leonard's Tower, a medieval structure standing within a churchyard. The area retains a sense of its historical identity as a former village that was absorbed into the expanding town.

Area overview

On average Newton Abbot, Highweek has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newton Abbot, Highweek is £55,760 per year. There are 4 schools in Newton Abbot, Highweek: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Newton Abbot, Highweek is home to around 6,170 people, with a population density of about 2,591.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newton Abbot, Highweek Population
6,170
Population density
2,591.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.04(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.46(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.86(-25%)
Public order
3.73(-43%)
Other theft
3.57(-37%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,818
94.26%
Other White
152
2.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.41%
Total population: 6,172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,470
28.86%
Level 3 (A level)
957
18.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
803
15.77%
No qualifications
786
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 5,093

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,021
38.57%
Owns with a mortgage
861
32.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
362
13.68%
Other social rented
247
9.33%
Social rents from council
65
2.46%
Total households: 2,647

Property prices in Newton Abbot, Highweek

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Newton Abbot, Highweek area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £745,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newton Abbot, Highweek 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 Newton Abbot, Highweek over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£405,000
Flats5£154,000
Semi-Detached29£260,000
Terraced22£234,250

10 years median price trend in Newton Abbot, Highweek

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton Abbot, Highweek.

All postcodes in Newton Abbot, Highweek

TQ122NG

Netley Road

TQ122NH

Old Exeter Road

TQ122NX

Old Exeter Road

TQ121UP

Berrys Wood

TQ121YH

Spring Close

TQ126WU

Harrier Place

TQ121RE

Ashburton Road

TQ121SN

Manor Road

TQ122TP

Orleigh Avenue

TQ121NJ

Ashburton Road

TQ121PZ

Coombeshead Road

TQ122NR

Garston Avenue

TQ121NT

Rosemary Avenue

TQ122PP

Knowles Hill Road

TQ122PT

Seymour Road

TQ122ST

Sunnybank

TQ121QZ

Stoneleigh Close

TQ122TG

Sandford View

TQ121QW

Marlborough Place

TQ122SD

Exeter Road

TQ121RU

Applegarth Avenue

TQ121NU

Hill Park Road

TQ121PX

Pitt Hill Road

TQ122PR

Knowles Hill Road

TQ121PY

Coombeshead Road

TQ121NL

Greenaway Road

TQ121QY

Randolph Court

TQ121RQ

Oak Park Road

TQ121NW

Laurie Avenue

TQ121SQ

Ashmill Court

TQ122NF

Old Exeter Road

TQ121PJ

Kiln Orchard

TQ122NT

Abbotsbury Road

TQ126QY

Whitehill Close

TQ122QD

Bushell

TQ126LN

Hawk Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.