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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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 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
Detached25£585,000
Flats66£169,000
Semi-Detached7£315,000
Terraced20£289,750

10 years median price trend in Wellswood

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

All postcodes in Wellswood

TQ12NS

Cleve Terrace

TQ12AR

Park Hill Road

TQ12NJ

Higher Erith Road

TQ13TB

Babbacombe Road

TQ11PN

Old Torwood Road

TQ11TP

Daphne Close

TQ12LF

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ11UL

Grafton Road

TQ12DG

Park Hill Road

TQ12EJ

St Marks Drive

TQ12HA

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12PN

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12DD

Park Hill Road

TQ12LJ

Hesketh Crescent

TQ12PA

Thatcher Heights

TQ11RU

Sutherland Road

TQ12BW

Meadfoot Lane

TQ12JQ

Ilsham Road

TQ13TP

Den Brook Close

TQ11QD

Upper Braddons Hill Road

TQ11RX

Ben Venue Close

TQ11SW

Windsor Road

TQ13TF

Babbacombe Road

TQ11SL

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12AW

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12EQ

Daddyhole Plain

TQ12ES

Ridgeway Road

TQ12HN

Lincombe Hill Road

TQ12PF

Whidborne Close

TQ11BQ

Braddons Hill Road West

TQ12PY

Acadia Road

TQ12JX

Lower Woodfield Road

TQ12ER

Asheldon Road

TQ12HJ

Lincombe Drive

TQ12LS

Lisburne Crescent

TQ12PP

Kents Lane

TQ12HU

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12NR

Ilsham Road

TQ12PQ

Whidborne Avenue

TQ13TA

Babbacombe Road

TQ11QU

Bingfield Close

TQ11TR

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12BL

Park Hill Road

TQ12HT

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12LA

Lisburne Crescent

TQ11QJ

Grafton Road

TQ12DA

Princes Point

TQ12JH

St Matthias Church Road

TQ12PG

Whidborne Avenue

TQ12QP

Ansteys Close

TQ11BN

The Terrace

TQ11HB

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ11HD

Upper Braddons Hill Road

TQ11PU

Old Torwood Road

TQ11AR

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11RH

Sutherland Road

TQ12BU

Shirley Towers

TQ12HH

Lincombe Drive

TQ12HY

Ilsham Road

TQ12NF

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ11RS

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12PH

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12PL

Bishops Close

TQ12QD

Babbacombe Road

TQ11QB

Hunsdon Road

TQ12ED

Daddyhole Road

TQ12HE

Ridgeway Road

TQ12JG

Ilsham Road

TQ12JJ

Meadfoot Close

TQ12BP

Meadfoot Lane

TQ12JP

Meadfoot Road

TQ12LE

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ12LX

Haldon Road

TQ11HH

Babbacombe Road

TQ12EH

St Marks Road

TQ12LB

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ12PD

Thatcher Avenue

TQ12QT

Asheldon Road

TQ11DZ

Torwood Street

TQ11EQ

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ11PR

Clifton Grove

TQ11PZ

Stitchill Road

TQ11TX

Rosehill Close

TQ12LY

Haldon Road

TQ12QJ

Barrington Road

TQ11RY

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11SD

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12NP

Ashton Terrace

TQ12PT

Lisburne Square

TQ11AJ

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ11DP

The Terrace

TQ11QP

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11RP

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12DY

Parkhill Road

TQ12EN

Kents Road

TQ12JD

Ilsham Road

TQ12QQ

Wellswood Gardens

TQ11QW

Old Torwood Road

TQ11RZ

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12AU

Park Lane

Data Sources

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