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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

TQ11SB

Cedars Road

TQ12HQ

Lincombe Drive

TQ12QP

Ansteys Close

TQ11TY

The Vinery

TQ12ER

Asheldon Road

TQ11QL

Glenthorne Close

TQ11HG

Babbacombe Road

TQ12QQ

Wellswood Gardens

TQ12DT

Park Hill Road

TQ11QA

Stitchill Road

TQ13TB

Babbacombe Road

TQ12PX

Lower Erith Road

TQ11QP

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11SN

Lydwell Road

TQ12QW

Thorncliff Close

TQ12LP

Lincombe Drive

TQ11BN

The Terrace

TQ12PB

Ilsham Mews

TQ12HP

Lyncombe Crescent

TQ12NT

Ilsham Road

TQ11PY

Stitchill Road

TQ12HJ

Lincombe Drive

TQ11QY

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12LZ

Haldon Road

TQ12QE

Wellswood Avenue

TQ12DH

Rock End Avenue

TQ11RS

Middle Warberry Road

TQ11UN

Grafton Road

TQ12QT

Asheldon Road

TQ12HU

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12LQ

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ11QT

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11EH

Torwood Close

TQ11DS

South Hill Road

TQ12EG

Coastguard Cottages

TQ11DZ

Torwood Street

TQ11DT

Torwood Street

TQ11QD

Upper Braddons Hill Road

TQ13TN

Hollywater Close

TQ11SF

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12HD

Higher Lincombe Road

TQ11HW

Babbacombe Road

TQ12HW

Ridgeway Road

TQ11RT

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12HZ

Ilsham Crescent

TQ12LT

Hesketh Mews

TQ12BZ

Vane Hill Road

TQ12SA

Blenheim Close

TQ12EQ

Daddyhole Plain

TQ11TN

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12JD

Ilsham Road

TQ12LA

Lisburne Crescent

TQ11HJ

Babbacombe Road

TQ12BU

Shirley Towers

TQ12QS

Asheldon Road

TQ12QJ

Barrington Road

TQ12DJ

Vernon Close

TQ12DL

Kelly Close

TQ11PS

Babbacombe Road

TQ12AS

Trinity Mews

TQ11BJ

Montpellier Road

TQ11RX

Ben Venue Close

TQ11RP

Middle Warberry Road

TQ11QZ

Grafton Road

TQ12QB

Wellswood Park

TQ12JY

Lower Woodfield Road

TQ12ED

Daddyhole Road

TQ12DB

The Riviera

TQ11TX

Rosehill Close

TQ12HF

Oxlea Road

TQ12HT

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ13TP

Den Brook Close

TQ12DS

Peak Tor Avenue

TQ12EY

Higher Lincombe Road

TQ12HE

Ridgeway Road

TQ12JJ

Meadfoot Close

TQ12AR

Park Hill Road

TQ12HH

Lincombe Drive

TQ13DB

Anstey's Cove Road

TQ11SA

Higher Warberry Road

Data Sources

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