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TQ12 2JD

Torquay Road

College

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Overview

Postcode TQ12 2JD is located in an urban city, within the College area of Teignbridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough is £47,384 per year. The median sale price in College is £211,250 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,625 and £304,125. The nearest station is Newton Abbot, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forde Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,701 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough has a high crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough is £47,384 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from TQ12 2JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough near TQ12 2JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newton Abbot located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TQ12 2JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Newton Abbot

N/A

Walking directions to Newton Abbot

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TQ12 2JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miForde ParkMediumWalking directions to Forde Park
0.2 miCourtenay ParkMediumWalking directions to Courtenay Park
0.4 miOsborne ParkSmallWalking directions to Osborne Park

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
2,057 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.94(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.32(+36%)
Shoplifting
20.32(+207%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.11(+40%)
Other theft
7.71(+37%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
90.03%
Other White
12
3.32%
Other Asian
9
2.49%
Chinese
3
0.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.83%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
32.28%
No qualifications
71
22.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
14.87%
Level 3 (A level)
40
12.66%
Apprenticeship
22
6.96%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
31.39%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.71%
Other social rented
22
16.06%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.84%
Total households: 137

Property prices in College

Median price: £211,250
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 70
Typical range (middle 50%): £164K – £304K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £211,250 (about £238 per square foot) in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in College over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£485,000£324
Semi-Detached8£337,750£299
Terraced33£195,000£213
Flats18£157,250£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in College

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in College.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£136,250£272,500£152,000
2017£365,000£129,000£230,000£153,500
2018£407,000£122,500£224,000£168,500
2019£445,000£139,500£266,500£165,000
2020£490,600£136,500£278,750£180,000
2021£402,500£140,000£295,000£187,000
2022£575,000£172,500£320,000£223,000
2023£422,500£169,500£345,000£195,000
2024£420,000£165,500£307,500£195,000
2025£372,500£185,750£388,500£230,000
2026£485,000£146,000£305,500£186,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in College.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in College.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£182£207£170
2017£223£247£202£171
2018£228£223£199£186
2019£263£184£209£178
2020£304£182£237£188
2021£292£222£275£205
2022£309£255£302£260
2023£327£275£281£225
2024£293£263£258£226
2025£320£217£285£230
2026£304£241£355£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in College.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ12 2JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ12 2JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 2026Syrah, 20, Forde Park, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1DDDetachedFreehold£485,000
03 Mar 2026Flat 1, The Old Rectory, Forde Park, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1DDFlatsLeasehold£212,500
13 Jan 202634, Hillmans Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1AATerracedFreehold£170,000
09 Sept 2025First Floor Flat, 2, Hillmans Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1AAFlatsLeasehold£142,500
27 Jun 202528, Hillmans Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1AATerracedFreehold£201,000

Schools

In the TQ12 2JD postcode area, located within Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for TQ12 2JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints Marsh CofE AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBearnes Voluntary Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimaryWolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TQ12 2JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TQ12 2JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiBrunel Road, Teignbridge, TQ12 4PUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miPremier136 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EYWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miCostcutterQueen Street, Teignbridge, TQ12 2ETWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalEast Street, Teignbridge, TQ12 1GJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miSainsbury'sPenn Inn, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1BNWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Teignbridge district.

Band A£1,762
Band B£2,056
Band C£2,349
Band D£2,643
Band E£3,230
Band F£3,818
Band G£4,405
Band H£5,286

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TQ12 2JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janet Bradford

College - Elected 4 May 2023

South Devon Alliance

Liam Mullone

College - Elected 4 May 2023

South Devon Alliance

Member of parliament

Martin Wrigley

Newton Abbot - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTeignbridgeE07000045
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewton AbbotE14001381
WardCollegeE05011900
ParishNewton AbbotE04013236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newton Abbot, Broadlands & WolboroughE02004215
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Teignbridge 015DE01020227
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ12 2JD

Is TQ12 2JD (Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough) safe?

The area around TQ12 2JD records about 75 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. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TQ12 2JD?

The median sale price around TQ12 2JD in College is £211,250 (about £238 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ12 2JD?

There are 8 schools close to TQ12 2JD, including All Saints Marsh CofE Academy (Good), Bearnes Voluntary Primary School (Requires improvement) and Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to TQ12 2JD?

The closest station to TQ12 2JD is Newton Abbot, about 349 m away.

How deprived is the area around TQ12 2JD?

TQ12 2JD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,701 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TQ12 2JD (Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newton Abbot covering TQ12 2JD is Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Janet Bradford (South Devon Alliance) and Liam Mullone (South Devon Alliance).