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TQ12 5JU

Kingskerswell Road

College

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Detailed insights for TQ12 5JU

Overview

Postcode TQ12 5JU is located in an urban city, within the College ward 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 nearest station is Newton Abbot, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,965 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% 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

17.9%

Approximately 17.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from TQ12 5JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough near TQ12 5JU 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TQ12 5JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Newton Abbot

N/A

Walking directions to Newton Abbot

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
812.7 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
297
95.19%
Other White
8
2.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.32%
Other
1
0.32%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
23.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.36%
No qualifications
45
16.98%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.34%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
41.03%
Owns with a mortgage
36
30.77%
Other social rented
19
16.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.98%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.42%
Total households: 117

Property prices in College

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £330K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £241 per square foot) in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £610,000.

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
Detached13£380,000£314
Semi-Detached11£340,000£294
Terraced40£209,750£212
Flats19£165,000£241

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£310,000£143,750£258,500£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£371,250£173,250£370,000£231,600
2026£485,000£157,250£455,000£177,750
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£208£190£207£169
2017£223£247£202£171
2018£228£223£199£186
2019£263£184£209£178
2020£304£182£237£192
2021£292£222£275£205
2022£309£255£302£260
2023£327£275£281£225
2024£293£263£258£226
2025£316£229£289£230
2026£293£244£440£204
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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ12 5JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ12 5JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 20254, Ivy Walk, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5GNDetachedFreehold£389,995
30 Jun 20255, Augustine Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5GPSemi-DetachedFreehold£329,995
30 Jun 20251, Augustine Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5GPDetachedFreehold£364,995
30 Jun 20257, Augustine Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5GPSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
25 Jul 20254, Coppice Place, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5GQOtherFreehold£561,000

Schools

In the TQ12 5JU postcode area, located within Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ12 5JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDecoy Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryHaytor View Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

1.0 miPrimaryAbbotskerswell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Teignbridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,675
Band B£1,954
Band C£2,234
Band D£2,513
Band E£3,071
Band F£3,630
Band G£4,188
Band H£5,026

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 5JU, 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 Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ12 5JU

Is TQ12 5JU (Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough) safe?

The area around TQ12 5JU 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 5JU?

The median sale price around TQ12 5JU in Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough is £230,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ12 5JU?

There are 3 schools close to TQ12 5JU, including Decoy Primary School (Good), Haytor View Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and Abbotskerswell Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TQ12 5JU?

The closest station to TQ12 5JU is Newton Abbot, about 1,584 m away.

How deprived is the area around TQ12 5JU?

TQ12 5JU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,965 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TQ12 5JU (Newton Abbot, Broadlands & Wolborough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newton Abbot covering TQ12 5JU 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).

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.