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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

TQ12DN

Collingwood Close

TQ12DZ

Park Hill Road

TQ12EY

Higher Lincombe Road

TQ12HW

Ridgeway Road

TQ11RN

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12FF

Meadow Rise

TQ12NY

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ11HJ

Babbacombe Road

TQ12AD

Parkhill Road

TQ12DH

Rock End Avenue

TQ12EG

Coastguard Cottages

TQ12HP

Lyncombe Crescent

TQ12JA

Ilsham Close

TQ11DE

The Terrace

TQ11EB

Torwood Street

TQ11RT

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12BX

Shirley Towers

TQ12QR

Asheldon Road

TQ11TJ

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11QR

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11RB

Alpine Road

TQ11RD

Palatine Close

TQ12DB

The Riviera

TQ12HG

Lincombe Drive

TQ12LG

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ12NE

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12QW

Thorncliff Close

TQ11AH

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ11HL

Babbacombe Road

TQ11UP

Grafton Road

TQ12HD

Higher Lincombe Road

TQ12LN

Hesketh Road

TQ12LQ

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ12NL

Kents Road

TQ12NX

Rear Kents Road

TQ11ED

Torwood Street

TQ11PH

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12EP

Park Hill Road

TQ12NT

Ilsham Road

TQ12QA

Brompton Gardens

TQ11DW

Museum Road

TQ11PT

Old Torwood Road

TQ12AL

Park Hill Road

TQ12DT

Park Hill Road

TQ12ET

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12JF

Ilsham Road

TQ12DU

Parkhill Road

TQ12PX

Lower Erith Road

TQ11DS

South Hill Road

TQ11EG

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ11HN

Babbacombe Road

TQ11NU

Warberry Road West

TQ11SH

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12EL

St Marks Road

TQ11HG

Babbacombe Road

TQ11RW

Middle Warberry Road

TQ11TU

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11UN

Grafton Road

TQ12LP

Lincombe Drive

TQ12NH

Higher Erith Road

TQ11SQ

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12BY

Shirley Towers

TQ12LR

Meadfoot Road

TQ12SB

Gainsborough Close

TQ11RR

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12EA

Parkhill Road

TQ11PS

Babbacombe Road

TQ11QF

Hillesdon Road

TQ12BZ

Vane Hill Road

TQ12DW

Hardy Close

TQ12HQ

Lincombe Drive

TQ12LT

Hesketh Mews

TQ12PZ

Woodend Road

TQ13DB

Anstey's Cove Road

TQ11TS

The Palms

TQ12BT

Vane Hill Road

TQ12QN

Asheldon Road

TQ12AT

Park Lane Steps

TQ11PJ

Grafton Place

TQ12DL

Kelly Close

Data Sources

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