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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
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
35.71(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.01(+6%)
Shoplifting
9.85(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.77(+4%)
Other theft
5.42(-4%)
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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Wellswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 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
Detached26£595,000
Flats68£169,000
Semi-Detached7£315,000
Terraced21£297,000

10 years median price trend in Wellswood

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

All postcodes in Wellswood

TQ11RJ

Rosehill Road

TQ12EZ

Manor Gardens

TQ11HQ

Babbacombe Road

TQ12EX

Higher Lincombe Road

TQ12HB

Oxlea Close

TQ12LH

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ11AL

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ11SN

Lydwell Road

TQ11EH

Torwood Close

TQ11EJ

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ11RL

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12QL

Babbacombe Road

TQ12NB

Ridgeway Road

TQ11BJ

Montpellier Road

TQ12EU

Ridgeway Road

TQ12PR

Lower Erith Road

TQ13TQ

Lydwell Park Road

TQ11PP

Old Torwood Road

TQ11QT

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11QY

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11SF

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12QU

Asheldon Road

TQ11SJ

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12PJ

Bishops Rise

TQ11PX

Torwood Mount

TQ12AF

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12LD

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ12NW

Ashburne Villas

TQ11PY

Stitchill Road

TQ12HZ

Ilsham Crescent

TQ11DT

Torwood Street

TQ12HS

The Woods

TQ13TW

Kensey Close

TQ11AP

Museum Way

TQ11SG

Barrington Road

TQ12DR

Rock End Avenue

TQ12DS

Peak Tor Avenue

TQ11QL

Glenthorne Close

TQ11SB

Cedars Road

TQ12JE

Ansteys Cove Road

TQ12NA

Haldon Close

TQ11TN

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12JY

Lower Woodfield Road

TQ11QE

Upper Braddons Hill Road

TQ12JZ

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ11HF

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ11TH

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11TL

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12HF

Oxlea Road

TQ13TD

Acre Lane

TQ13TE

Anstey's Cove Road

TQ12DP

Nelson Close

TQ12LW

Lincombe Drive

TQ12ND

Ridgeway Road

TQ11SA

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11TZ

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ12LL

Hesketh Crescent

TQ12NN

Kents Road

TQ11SE

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12AS

Trinity Mews

TQ12EB

Meadfoot Cross

TQ11BL

Montpellier Terrace

TQ11HW

Babbacombe Road

TQ11QN

Woodside Drive

TQ11TY

The Vinery

TQ12AE

Orchard Place

TQ12QB

Wellswood Park

TQ12LU

Lincombe Drive

TQ12QG

Babbacombe Road

TQ12DJ

Vernon Close

TQ12DQ

Park Hill Road

TQ12EF

Daddyhole Road

TQ12HR

Danby Heights Close

TQ12PB

Ilsham Mews

TQ12QE

Wellswood Avenue

TQ13TN

Hollywater Close

TQ11HR

Braddons Cliffe

TQ11QS

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11RA

Middle Warberry Road

TQ11UR

Hyfield Gardens

TQ12LZ

Haldon Road

TQ12NQ

Higher Erith Road

TQ12RJ

Higher Erith Road

TQ11AN

Old Torwood Road

TQ12PE

Kilmorie Close

TQ12QS

Asheldon Road

TQ11HA

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ11HE

Mount Braddon Mews

TQ12SA

Blenheim Close

TQ12PS

Lisburne Place

TQ12PW

Richmond Close

TQ11TT

Marlborough Avenue

TQ12DX

Park Hill Road

TQ12HL

Ridgeway Road

TQ12HX

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12QH

Ellesmere Road

TQ11DL

Montpellier Road

TQ11QA

Stitchill Road

TQ11QX

Middle Warberry Road

TQ11QZ

Grafton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.