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Blatchcombe & Blagdon

About

Blatchcombe is a residential area situated on the slopes above Paignton. The neighbourhood features a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and terraced homes. Its elevated position provides views across the rooftops towards the sea. The area is primarily residential with local amenities like schools and shops serving the community.

Blagdon is a smaller, distinct area located to the north, closer to the border with Torquay. It is characterised by quiet, winding residential roads and a more suburban feel. The area includes a notable park and playing fields, offering green space. It functions largely as a commuter area, with convenient road links to the wider Torbay conurbation.

Area overview

On average Blatchcombe & Blagdon has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blatchcombe & Blagdon is £44,977 per year. There are 5 schools in Blatchcombe & Blagdon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blatchcombe & Blagdon is home to around 12,958 people, with a population density of about 1,175.0 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blatchcombe & Blagdon Population

12,958

Population density

1,175 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

57.65(+73%)

Anti-social behaviour

18.52(+24%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.64(+33%)

Other theft

7.41(+32%)

Public order

6.17(-6%)

South West average

Demographics

British

12,204

94.18%

Other White

272

2.1%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.69%

Other Asian

0.45%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.44%

Total population: 12,958

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,222

21.92%

No qualifications

1,976

19.49%

Level 3 (A level)

1,929

19.03%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,716

16.93%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,350

13.32%

Total 16+ residents: 10,137

Housing

Owns outright

1,679

32.33%

Owns with a mortgage

1,551

29.87%

Other social rented

844

16.25%

Private landlord or letting agency

752

14.48%

Shared ownership

153

2.95%

Total households: 5,193

Property prices in Blatchcombe & Blagdon

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Blatchcombe & Blagdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £1,700,000.

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 Blatchcombe & Blagdon over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	11	£145,000	£117,000	£128,500	£154,000	£177,500
Detached	49	£352,000	£251,980	£303,995	£400,500	£486,000
Terraced	46	£225,000	£150,625	£186,250	£256,500	£281,875
Semi-Detached	48	£233,000	£184,800	£208,000	£280,000	£339,500

10 years median price trend in Blatchcombe & Blagdon

All postcodes in Blatchcombe & Blagdon

TQ47FP

White Rock Way

TQ33NF

Dunstone Park Road

TQ47QG

Alders Way

TQ33QF

Swincombe Drive

TQ47UD

Rowan Road

TQ33SZ

Spencer Road

TQ33FR

Alfriston Road

TQ47PJ

Alders Way

TQ47GE

Snowdonia Close

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