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Ellacombe

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About

Ellacombe sits on the steep hillside overlooking Torbay's harbour, forming a residential neighbourhood between the town centre and higher ground. The area is characterised by tightly packed Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many built as homes for the resort's workforce. Its streets follow the challenging contours of the slope, creating a distinctive, layered appearance when viewed from the harbour below.

The ward is served by its own local shopping parade along Ellacombe Church Road, providing essential services to the community. A notable local landmark is the Ellacombe Tower, a former church bell tower that now stands independently on the hillside, a remnant of a demolished Victorian church. The area offers direct pedestrian access down to the harbour front via a series of stepped paths and narrow lanes.

Area overview

On average Ellacombe has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 122 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 per household in Ellacombe is £41,644 per year. There are 2 schools in Ellacombe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ellacombe is home to around 8,336 people, with a population density of about 7,722.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.94(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.67(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.6(+94%)
Other theft
10.68(+90%)
Public order
8.52(+30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,574
23.28%
No qualifications
1,329
19.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,318
19.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,050
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
830
12.28%
Total 16+ residents: 6,761

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,372
36.95%
Owns outright
1,036
27.9%
Owns with a mortgage
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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 in Ellacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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
Flats15£147,500
Semi-Detached6£350,000
Terraced74£200,000
Detached9£410,000

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: 16/05/2026.