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About

Watcombe is a residential suburb situated on the northern edge of Torbay, characterised by its elevated position above the coast. The area is primarily composed of housing estates and quiet, winding roads that follow the contours of the landscape. It offers extensive views over the surrounding greenery and out towards the sea, providing a more subdued atmosphere compared to the busier coastal resorts below.

The locality is defined by the steep, wooded valley of Watcombe Park, a secluded ravine leading down to a small, rocky beach. This sheltered gorge features walking paths through remnant subtropical vegetation, a legacy of the area's historic planting for a planned but unrealised grand estate. The clay pits that once supplied local potteries remain a notable geographical feature within this wooded area.

Area overview

On average Watcombe has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Watcombe is £41,535 per year. There are 3 schools in Watcombe: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Watcombe is home to around 7,280 people, with a population density of about 3,705.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watcombe Population
7,280
Population density
3,705.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.74(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.77(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.52(+31%)
Other theft
5.49(-2%)
Public order
3.98(-39%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,749
92.73%
Other White
240
3.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
62
0.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
42
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.48%
Total population: 7,278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,304
22.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,172
20.15%
Level 3 (A level)
985
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
956
16.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
773
13.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,816

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,132
37.22%
Owns with a mortgage
782
25.72%
Other social rented
588
19.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
369
12.13%
Social rents from council
92
3.03%
Total households: 3,041

Property prices in Watcombe

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £236,000 in Watcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,750 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Watcombe 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 Watcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£98,750
Detached19£380,000
Terraced22£211,000
Semi-Detached39£255,000

10 years median price trend in Watcombe

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

All postcodes in Watcombe

TQ28QA

Kingsgate Close

TQ28NJ

Moor Lane

TQ28HF

Happaway Road

TQ28SD

Bellrock Close

TQ28QU

Gard Close

TQ28AW

Lichfield Avenue

TQ28DA

East Pafford Avenue

TQ28EJ

Coombe Road

TQ28EU

Happaway Road

TQ28BW

Fore Street

TQ28PL

Moor Lane Close

TQ28QR

Braeside Road

TQ28QJ

Southern Close

TQ28DE

Mincent Hill

TQ28NY

Peasland Road

TQ28BG

Fore Street

TQ28NN

Steps Lane

TQ28DH

Willow Avenue

TQ28JN

Barton Hill Road

TQ28NB

Isaacs Road

TQ28LN

Chalfield Close

TQ28DG

Mincent Hill

TQ28DX

Cornfield Green

TQ28PA

Peasland Road

TQ28RA

Wesley Close

TQ28NP

Scoresby Close

TQ28BU

Pafford Close

TQ28ND

Edgeley Road

TQ28QP

Swedwell Road

TQ28BB

Staddon Gardens

TQ28JZ

Lawn Close

TQ28PU

Padacre Road

TQ28BZ

East Pafford Avenue

TQ14SJ

Teignmouth Road

TQ28DQ

Mincent Close

TQ28EF

Greenway Close

TQ28NZ

Bove Park Road

TQ28JS

Great Hill Road

TQ28HD

Ryde Close

TQ28QE

Barradon Close

TQ28HA

Garth Road

TQ28AF

Shrewsbury Avenue

TQ28AB

Lincoln Green

TQ28DB

East Pafford Avenue

TQ28NS

Froude Avenue

TQ28LL

Sutton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.