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About

Babbacombe and Plainmoor are neighbouring residential districts on the north-eastern side of Torquay. The area is characterised by its steep hills and quiet, winding streets lined with a mix of traditional terraced housing and suburban homes. Babbacombe is perched on the cliffs overlooking its namesake bay, while Plainmoor sits slightly inland on a plateau. This elevated position provides residents with extensive views across the town and out towards Lyme Bay.

The area is primarily residential, with local shops and services concentrated along Babbacombe Road. A notable local landmark is Plainmoor, the long-standing home ground of Torquay United Football Club. The nearby Babbacombe Model Village, a detailed miniature landscape, has been a family attraction for decades. The cliff-top green space of Babbacombe Downs offers a promenade and access to the secluded beach below via the Babbacombe Cliff Railway.

Area overview

On average Babbacombe & Plainmoor has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Babbacombe & Plainmoor is £41,715 per year. There are 1 schools in Babbacombe & Plainmoor: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Babbacombe & Plainmoor is home to around 5,759 people, with a population density of about 4,918.4 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Babbacombe & Plainmoor Population

5,759

Population density

4,918.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

34.73(+4%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.33(-17%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.16(+26%)

Shoplifting

6.08(-8%)

Other theft

5.73(+2%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,276

91.63%

Other White

213

3.7%

Irish

0.64%

Other Asian

0.64%

Other

0.63%

Total population: 5,758

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,099

22.66%

No qualifications

1,087

22.42%

Level 3 (A level)

811

16.73%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

745

15.36%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

600

12.37%

Total 16+ residents: 4,849

Housing

Owns outright

1,072

40.95%

Private landlord or letting agency

670

25.59%

Owns with a mortgage

610

23.3%

Other social rented

161

6.15%

Other forms of private rent

3.02%

Total households: 2,618

Property prices in Babbacombe & Plainmoor

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Babbacombe & Plainmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Babbacombe & Plainmoor over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	12	£320,000	£150,150	£281,750	£353,750	£580,250
Terraced	32	£245,000	£136,725	£203,250	£296,250	£357,875
Detached	7	£300,000	£246,500	£272,500	£395,000	£571,000
Flats	38	£146,500	£80,050	£126,250	£175,000	£262,250

10 years median price trend in Babbacombe & Plainmoor

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Babbacombe & Plainmoor

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