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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, about 12% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 21% 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 1 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

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £312K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Watcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,750 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Watcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£370,000£347
Semi-Detached39£250,000£259
Terraced19£218,000£239
Flats7£105,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Watcombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246,250£92,000£162,475£138,750
2017£286,250£136,500£178,625£146,500
2018£293,500£90,500£188,000£155,000
2019£320,000£84,000£188,000£159,500
2020£279,000£95,500£210,000£172,500
2021£355,000£115,000£214,000£189,750
2022£355,000£122,750£254,500£200,000
2023£420,000£126,000£270,113£215,000
2024£375,000£109,000£258,000£191,000
2025£390,000£87,500£255,000£210,000
2026£295,000£117,500£230,000£237,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watcombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Watcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£201£161£156
2017£277£173£185£164
2018£272£171£193£181
2019£293£123£192£176
2020£263£171£227£203
2021£346£231£230£219
2022£365£201£280£235
2023£365£236£339£260
2024£334£242£274£241
2025£332£136£260£249
2026£370£248£272£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Watcombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Watcombe in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.