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About

Wellswood is a residential area set on the slopes above Torquay's seafront. Its streets are lined with a mix of Edwardian villas and more modern homes, many offering views across Torbay. The area is primarily known for its quiet, leafy character and its proximity to local amenities.

The district is home to the ruins of the 12th-century Torre Abbey, with its medieval gatehouse and gardens forming a historic centrepiece. Nearby, the small, pebbly Ladies' Beach provides a sheltered coastal spot distinct from the larger resort beaches further along the bay.

Area overview

On average Wellswood has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wellswood is £39,267 per year. There are 2 schools in Wellswood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wellswood is home to around 8,122 people, with a population density of about 2,005.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wellswood Population
8,122
Population density
2,005.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.48(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.28(-4%)
Shoplifting
8.37(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.37(+29%)
Public order
5.05(-23%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,239
89.15%
Other White
464
5.71%
Other Asian
75
0.92%
Irish
62
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.67%
Total population: 8,120

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,415
32.07%
No qualifications
1,493
19.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,049
13.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,032
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
730
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 7,531

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,902
43.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,351
31.12%
Owns with a mortgage
785
18.08%
Other social rented
166
3.82%
Other forms of private rent
104
2.4%
Total households: 4,341

Property prices in Wellswood

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wellswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wellswood 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 Wellswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£315,000
Terraced18£270,500
Flats71£170,000
Detached23£585,000

10 years median price trend in Wellswood

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

All postcodes in Wellswood

TQ11AH

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ12DW

Hardy Close

TQ11RH

Sutherland Road

TQ12PD

Thatcher Avenue

TQ12QD

Babbacombe Road

TQ12LX

Haldon Road

TQ12EH

St Marks Road

TQ12LY

Haldon Road

TQ12DR

Rock End Avenue

TQ12ET

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12BY

Shirley Towers

TQ11RA

Middle Warberry Road

TQ11TT

Marlborough Avenue

TQ13TD

Acre Lane

TQ11HN

Babbacombe Road

TQ11TH

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12AW

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12JG

Ilsham Road

TQ11PT

Old Torwood Road

TQ12NX

Rear Kents Road

TQ11HE

Mount Braddon Mews

TQ11RN

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12AD

Parkhill Road

TQ12NR

Ilsham Road

TQ11DL

Montpellier Road

TQ12JH

St Matthias Church Road

TQ11DP

The Terrace

TQ12DG

Park Hill Road

TQ12BL

Park Hill Road

TQ12JX

Lower Woodfield Road

TQ11DW

Museum Road

TQ12LL

Hesketh Crescent

TQ12LN

Hesketh Road

TQ12LD

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ11SE

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12BP

Meadfoot Lane

TQ11NU

Warberry Road West

TQ11BQ

Braddons Hill Road West

TQ12PA

Thatcher Heights

TQ11QE

Upper Braddons Hill Road

TQ12AL

Park Hill Road

TQ12PW

Richmond Close

TQ12JE

Ansteys Cove Road

TQ11HD

Upper Braddons Hill Road

TQ12PL

Bishops Close

TQ12HS

The Woods

TQ12AT

Park Lane Steps

TQ11UP

Grafton Road

TQ11QB

Hunsdon Road

TQ11SW

Windsor Road

TQ12AE

Orchard Place

TQ11SJ

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12PG

Whidborne Avenue

TQ12RJ

Higher Erith Road

TQ12PY

Acadia Road

TQ11PU

Old Torwood Road

TQ12DX

Park Hill Road

TQ12LH

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ12LB

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ11PX

Torwood Mount

TQ13TA

Babbacombe Road

TQ11PP

Old Torwood Road

TQ12HN

Lincombe Hill Road

TQ11SG

Barrington Road

TQ11RY

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11QR

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12JF

Ilsham Road

TQ12LS

Lisburne Crescent

TQ13TF

Babbacombe Road

TQ12PQ

Whidborne Avenue

TQ12HY

Ilsham Road

TQ12NE

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12EJ

St Marks Drive

TQ12PZ

Woodend Road

TQ11BL

Montpellier Terrace

TQ12DZ

Park Hill Road

TQ12PR

Lower Erith Road

TQ11QX

Middle Warberry Road

TQ11RJ

Rosehill Road

TQ13TQ

Lydwell Park Road

TQ11HH

Babbacombe Road

TQ12EF

Daddyhole Road

TQ11RB

Alpine Road

TQ11RW

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12QU

Asheldon Road

TQ12HA

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ11PR

Clifton Grove

TQ13TE

Anstey's Cove Road

TQ11RR

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12NH

Higher Erith Road

TQ11TR

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12JP

Meadfoot Road

TQ12NJ

Higher Erith Road

TQ12LE

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ11HL

Babbacombe Road

TQ12ND

Ridgeway Road

TQ12BX

Shirley Towers

TQ11PH

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11AL

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ12EP

Park Hill Road

Data Sources

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