Area Information for Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR

Prince Street in Newton Abbot is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Bushell ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Newton Abbot. This page combines information for the address Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of TQ12 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Teignbridge
Ward Bushell
Constituency Newton Abbot * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Newton Abbot Town), and the Devon & Cornwall Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 111 crimes were reported within half a mile of TQ12 2LR.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR:

Fairfield Terrace, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LH
King Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LG
King Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2DZ
King Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2GG
Prospect Terrace, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LL
King Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LS

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about TQ12 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Prince Street, Newton Abbot consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 25
Terraced 48
Flat (Purpose-Built) 83
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 3
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 160
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Prince Street, Newton Abbot contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 42% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 19
Owned with Mortgage 22
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 60
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 48
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 159

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 93
Two People 37
Three People 12
Four People 12
Five People 3
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 159

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Prince Street, Newton Abbot consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 93
Family Household 59
Other Household 8
Total 160

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 41
Deprived In One Dimension 50
Deprived In Two Dimensions 47
Deprived In Three Dimensions 20
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 159

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Newton Abbot constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 138
Female 140
Total 278

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 16
5-9 12
10-14 6
15-19 12
20-24 14
25-29 19
30-34 25
35-39 13
40-44 11
45-49 15
50-54 19
55-59 8
60-64 28
65-69 14
70-74 27
75-79 11
80-84 10
85+ 18
Total 278

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in TQ12 2LR is high - 5% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 92
Married 73
Separated 15
Divorced 45
Widowed 19
Total 244

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Bushell ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (62%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 95
Good 78
Fair 69
Bad 31
Very Bad 5
Total 278

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Prince Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 33% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 44
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 36
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 79
Other 8
Total 241

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 91% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 253
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 6
Other Asian 3
Other 5
Total 278

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 252
European Union 14
Middle East and Asia 10
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 277

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 252
10+ Years 13
5-10 Years 10
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 277

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to TQ12 2LR.

Passport(s) Held
None 74
United Kingdom 192
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 145
Christian 103
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 8
Sikh 0
Other Religion 7
Not Stated 15
Total 278

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bushell ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 30% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 61
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 14
Retired 71
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 22
Other 6
Total 238

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 9
Professional Occupations 14
Associate Professional Occupations 6
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 20
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 109

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 11
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 36
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 17
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 24
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 23
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 60
Semi-Routine Occupation 43
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 12
Total 241

Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR is within the Newton Abbot Town policing neighbourhood, under the Devon & Cornwall Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 111 crimes were reported within half a mile of TQ12 2LR.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 111 crimes committed near Prince Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Newton Abbot Town
Devon & Cornwall Constabulary
Bakers Hill
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 1LA
Force Website: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to TQ12 2LR. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for TQ12 2LR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 13 closest railway stations to Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR. The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot, approximately 590 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Newton Abbot 590 yards
Torre 4.7 miles
Teignmouth 5.1 miles
Torquay 5.5 miles
Paignton 6.8 miles
Dawlish 7.2 miles
Totnes 7.4 miles
Dawlish Warren 8.6 miles
Starcross 9.7 miles
Exmouth 11 miles
Lympstone Village 12 miles
Lympstone Commando 12 miles
Exton 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR. The nearest is Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, approximately 160 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR. The nearest is South Devon UTC, approximately 470 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
South Devon UTC 470 yards October 2021
    
Newton Abbot College 760 yards November 2024
Coombeshead Academy 0.7 miles February 2023
    
Teign School 1.6 miles October 2022
    
The Lodestar Academy 3.9 miles November 2023
    
Torquay Boys' Grammar School 4.3 miles September 2021
    
Torquay Girls' Grammar School 4.3 miles November 2023
    
Torquay Academy 4.5 miles June 2016
    
St Cuthbert Mayne School 4.6 miles March 2023
    
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road 4.9 miles October 2024

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR. The nearest is Devon Square Surgery, approximately 130 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR. The nearest is Devon Square Orthodontics Ltd, approximately 130 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest hospitals to Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR. The nearest is Newton Abbot Community Hospital - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Prince Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LR. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Newton Abbot, approximately 200 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in TQ12 2LR

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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