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Babbacombe & Plainmoor

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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 68 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
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Babbacombe & Plainmoor Population
5,759
Population density
4,918.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.47(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.8(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.2(+41%)
Other theft
6.77(+20%)
Public order
4.69(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,276
91.63%
Other White
213
3.7%
Irish
37
0.64%
Other Asian
37
0.64%
Other
36
0.63%
Total population: 5,758

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
79
3.02%
Total households: 2,618

Property prices in Babbacombe & Plainmoor

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in Babbacombe & Plainmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £617,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Babbacombe & Plainmoor in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£334,500
Flats42£144,500
Semi-Detached13£320,000
Terraced30£245,000

10 years median price trend in Babbacombe & Plainmoor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Babbacombe & Plainmoor.

All postcodes in Babbacombe & Plainmoor

TQ13QS

Babbacombe Road

TQ13TU

Locks Close

TQ13LS

Homefield Cottages

TQ13UE

Budleigh Close

TQ13JN

Studley Road

TQ13LU

Babbacombe Downs Road

TQ13TR

Lyme View Road

TQ13UD

Charmouth Close

TQ13HJ

Blythswood Crescent

TQ13NE

Cary Park

TQ13PY

Plainmoor Road

TQ13JH

Shirburn Road

TQ13LT

St James Place

TQ13QJ

Victoria Park Road

TQ13UL

Lyme View Close

TQ13QH

Victoria Park Road

TQ13TY

Langstone Close

TQ13UJ

Lyme View Road

TQ13LX

Beach Road

TQ13NX

St Annes Road

TQ13QE

St Edmunds Road

TQ13JL

Shirburn Road

TQ13QP

Westlands Lane

TQ13QR

St Albans Lane

TQ13PW

Warbro Road

TQ13LH

Babbacombe Downs Road

TQ13NP

St Albans Road

TQ13ND

St Albans Road

TQ13HL

St Marychurch Road

TQ13QD

St Pauls Road

TQ13ST

Perinville Road

TQ13NF

St Albans Road

TQ13QF

St Pauls Road

TQ13SZ

Babbacombe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.