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About

Ellacombe is a residential ward located in the northern part of Torbay, Devon. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some small apartment blocks. It sits on elevated ground, offering views over Torquay and the surrounding coastline. The ward is bordered by the A3022, a key route connecting it to other parts of Torbay.

Local amenities include a few convenience stores, takeaways, and a post office, catering to daily needs. Ellacombe Church and a small park provide community spaces. Public transport links are available, with bus services running to Torquay town centre and nearby areas. The ward has a quiet, suburban feel, with most facilities located within a short distance.

Area overview

On average Ellacombe has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ellacombe is £38,470 per year. There are 2 schools in Ellacombe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ellacombe Population
8,336
Population density
7,722.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,586
90.98%
Other White
447
5.36%
Irish
43
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
0.52%
Other Asian
38
0.46%
Total population: 8,338

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,372
36.95%
Owns with a mortgage
1,036
27.9%
Owns outright
1,036
27.9%
Other social rented
134
3.61%
Other forms of private rent
103
2.77%
Total households: 3,713

Property prices in Ellacombe

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 in Ellacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ellacombe 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 Ellacombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£460,000
Flats18£135,250
Semi-Detached5£295,000
Terraced71£209,000

10 years median price trend in Ellacombe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ellacombe.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.