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Babbacombe & Plainmoor

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 average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£217,500

Price per sq ft£242

Sales (last 12 months)78

Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £300K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £242 per square foot) in Babbacombe & Plainmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Babbacombe & Plainmoor over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	6	£337,500	£310	£188,250	£306,250	£372,500	£575,000
Semi-Detached	11	£320,000	£281	£233,500	£300,000	£432,500	£780,000
Terraced	27	£245,000	£246	£129,350	£217,500	£302,500	£350,000
Flats	34	£142,500	£232	£65,850	£115,000	£170,000	£234,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Babbacombe & Plainmoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Babbacombe & Plainmoor.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£340,000	£142,475	£235,000	£190,000
2017	£220,000	£118,250	£235,000	£190,000
2018	£275,000	£129,000	£230,000	£182,000
2019	—	£136,500	£273,500	£195,000
2020	£312,500	£135,000	£273,000	£213,000
2021	£335,000	£155,000	£275,000	£226,500
2022	£645,000	£163,750	£290,000	£255,000
2023	£328,000	£160,000	£280,000	£253,000
2024	£312,000	£151,000	£305,000	£260,000
2025	£300,000	£144,000	£320,000	£245,000
2026	£350,000	£147,200	£300,000	£263,750

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Babbacombe & Plainmoor.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£263	£195	£210	£167
2017	£235	£197	£184	£185
2018	£277	£215	£222	£190
2019	—	£233	£196	£179
2020	£323	£221	£218	£214
2021	£275	£235	£219	£228
2022	£428	£266	£262	£244
2023	£448	£243	£276	£248
2024	£369	£266	£258	£226
2025	£356	£244	£281	£230
2026	£202	£213	£321	£278

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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