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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

TQ11PJ

Grafton Place

TQ12PT

Lisburne Square

TQ12EN

Kents Road

TQ12ES

Ridgeway Road

TQ11HB

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ12BT

Vane Hill Road

TQ12NY

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12NS

Cleve Terrace

TQ11UR

Hyfield Gardens

TQ12EB

Meadfoot Cross

TQ11TL

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11SL

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12EX

Higher Lincombe Road

TQ11HQ

Babbacombe Road

TQ11RU

Sutherland Road

TQ11HA

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ12DA

Princes Point

TQ11RZ

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12HR

Danby Heights Close

TQ11QW

Old Torwood Road

TQ11TJ

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12DU

Parkhill Road

TQ11QN

Woodside Drive

TQ11PN

Old Torwood Road

TQ11SD

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12DN

Collingwood Close

TQ12EZ

Manor Gardens

TQ11AJ

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ13TW

Kensey Close

TQ12FF

Meadow Rise

TQ12PF

Whidborne Close

TQ12DD

Park Hill Road

TQ11TS

The Palms

TQ12EL

St Marks Road

TQ11HR

Braddons Cliffe

TQ12EU

Ridgeway Road

TQ12NP

Ashton Terrace

TQ11SQ

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11EQ

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ12NL

Kents Road

TQ11TU

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11SH

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12NW

Ashburne Villas

TQ12DP

Nelson Close

TQ12QN

Asheldon Road

TQ11ED

Torwood Street

TQ11UL

Grafton Road

TQ12LF

Meadfoot Road

TQ12PP

Kents Lane

TQ11HF

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ12PJ

Bishops Rise

TQ11QJ

Grafton Road

TQ12LW

Lincombe Drive

TQ12HX

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12NQ

Higher Erith Road

TQ12QA

Brompton Gardens

TQ11RL

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12JZ

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ11QF

Hillesdon Road

TQ12AU

Park Lane

TQ12LR

Meadfoot Road

TQ11EB

Torwood Street

TQ12PN

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12HG

Lincombe Drive

TQ11TZ

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ12LG

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ11DE

The Terrace

TQ12LJ

Hesketh Crescent

TQ12JA

Ilsham Close

TQ11AP

Museum Way

TQ11QU

Bingfield Close

TQ11AR

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12QL

Babbacombe Road

TQ11PZ

Stitchill Road

TQ12DQ

Park Hill Road

TQ12NA

Haldon Close

TQ12SB

Gainsborough Close

TQ12NB

Ridgeway Road

TQ12EA

Parkhill Road

TQ12DY

Parkhill Road

TQ12AF

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12NN

Kents Road

TQ12HB

Oxlea Close

TQ12QR

Asheldon Road

TQ11QS

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11EG

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ12QH

Ellesmere Road

TQ11AN

Old Torwood Road

TQ12BW

Meadfoot Lane

TQ11RD

Palatine Close

TQ12PS

Lisburne Place

TQ12PE

Kilmorie Close

TQ11TP

Daphne Close

TQ12HL

Ridgeway Road

TQ12PH

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ11EJ

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ12JQ

Ilsham Road

TQ12NF

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12LU

Lincombe Drive

TQ12QG

Babbacombe Road

Data Sources

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