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Upton & Hele

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About

Upton & Hele is a residential area in Torbay, located near the larger town of Torquay. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It sits close to the A3022, providing easy access to Torquay town centre and the wider Torbay region. Local amenities include a few small shops, a primary school, and green spaces like Upton Park.

The area is quiet, with a suburban feel, and is popular with families and commuters. Nearby attractions include the seafront at Torre Abbey Sands, about a mile away. Public transport links are available, with bus routes connecting to Torquay and Paignton. The area offers a balance of convenience and residential calm, with proximity to both urban facilities and coastal scenery.

Area overview

On average Upton & Hele has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upton & Hele is £37,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Upton & Hele: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upton & Hele Population
6,846
Population density
4,279.3 per km²

Demographics

British
5,977
87.33%
Other White
417
6.09%
Other Asian
121
1.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.61%
Total population: 6,844

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
953
31.1%
Owns outright
829
27.06%
Owns with a mortgage
727
23.73%
Other social rented
370
12.08%
Other forms of private rent
89
2.9%
Total households: 3,064

Property prices in Upton & Hele

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Upton & Hele area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £515,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£355,000
Flats28£129,998
Semi-Detached5£272,500
Terraced29£195,000

10 years price trend in Upton & Hele

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.