Newton Abbot, Milber & Buckland
Teignbridge 016 · 4 sub-areas · 5,583 residents
Teignbridge 016 is a predominantly rural and semi-rural part of Teignbridge in Devon's South West, home to around 5,600 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £854 a month — noticeably below the UK national median and reflecting the area's largely owner-occupied, settled character. The standout fact: nearly four in five households own their home.
Newton Abbot, Milber & Buckland is a settled residential pocket of Teignbridge. The bigger gravitational centre is Bristol, around 94 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Newton Abbot, Milber & Buckland?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £944 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically
Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Newton Abbot, Milber & Buckland in Teignbridge
Living in Newton Abbot, Milber & Buckland
Teignbridge 016 sits within one of Devon's more spacious, semi-rural districts — the kind of area where car ownership isn't optional, it's essential. Nearly two-thirds of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for barely 2% of commutes. That tells you a great deal about the daily rhythm here: this is an area built around private transport, with greenspace a short distance away (the nearest is under 500 metres on average) and a pace of life that reflects its older, settled population.
Rent is one of the more compelling reasons to consider this part of Teignbridge. A two-bedroom home runs around £854 a month, and a three-bedroom around £1,066 — both well below the UK national median for equivalent sizes. Buying is within reach for many: the median house price is just under £288,000, and a deposit takes roughly five years to save on a local salary. The trade-off is that rents still consume over half of take-home pay for the typical renter, which signals the area's affordability is relative rather than comfortable.
The population skews noticeably older. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and nearly a quarter are in the 50–64 bracket — making the under-35s a minority. One-person households make up around a quarter of all homes, and couples with children account for fewer than 15%. This isn't a young professional hotspot; it's a place where people have put down roots, often for decades. Owner-occupation at 78% confirms that: private and social renting together account for just over one in five households.
If you're relocating here, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.4 km away — around a 17-minute walk. The major employment centres are a significant journey: the nearest large hub is about 95 minutes away by public transport. Broadband, at least, is a strong point — 100% of premises have gigabit-capable connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Teignbridge 016.
What you'll need on day one
Compare Newton Abbot, Milber & Buckland with
Frequently asked
- Is Teignbridge 016 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's quiet, safe, and affordable by national standards, with greenspace close by and excellent broadband. The trade-off is that you'll almost certainly need a car, the population skews older, and the nearest major city is a significant journey. It suits people who value space, low crime, and a slower pace over urban connectivity.
- What is the rent in Teignbridge 016?
- A typical one-bedroom property runs around £643 a month, a two-bedroom about £854, and a three-bedroom around £1,066. These figures are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.5% over the past year.
- Is Teignbridge 016 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 44.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly half the UK national average. The rural character, high owner-occupation, and older population all contribute to the lower crime rate. It's one of the quieter parts of Devon on this measure.
- What's the commute from Teignbridge 016 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.4 km away — a roughly 17-minute walk. The nearest major UK employment hub is around 95 minutes by public transport. Most residents drive: about 65% commute by car, and only around 2% use public transport, which tells you the rail connections are limited.
- Who lives in Teignbridge 016?
- Mostly older, settled, owner-occupying households. Over half the population is aged 50 or above, and 78% own their home. It's not a place with a large young professional or student community. One-person households make up about a quarter of homes, and families with children are a smaller share than you'd find in more urban areas.
- What schools are near Teignbridge 016?
- There are 25 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 37% are rated Good or Outstanding — noticeably below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 5.6 km away. Families should check specific school catchments via Ofsted's website before choosing an address.
- How does the cost of living in Teignbridge 016 compare to the rest of the UK?
- Rent is below the national median — a two-bedroom here runs about £854 a month versus roughly £1,200 nationally. House prices are moderate at just under £288,000. Council tax (Band D) is around £2,643 a year. The main affordability pressure is that rents still consume around half of typical take-home pay on local wages.