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About

Wellswood is a residential ward situated on the northern edge of Torquay, within the borough of Torbay. The area is characterised by quiet, leafy streets and a mix of housing, from Victorian villas to modern apartments. Its elevated position provides views over the surrounding area. The ward is primarily known as a settled residential neighbourhood, with local shops and services concentrated along Wellswood's main roads catering to daily needs.

A notable landmark is the thatched roof of the 14th-century Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves at its eastern boundary, a significant archaeological site. The ward includes parts of the woodland of Ilsham Valley, with paths leading towards the coastline. Wellswood is adjacent to the Meadfoot Beach area, but maintains a distinct, quieter character separate from the seafront's busier tourist amenities.

Area overview

On average Wellswood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.3% 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 7,125 people, with a population density of about 1,887.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wellswood Population
7,125
Population density
1,887 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.42(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.28(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.54(+47%)
Shoplifting
9.54(+44%)
Public order
5.75(-12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,380
89.58%
Other White
380
5.34%
Other Asian
72
1.01%
Irish
59
0.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.67%
Total population: 7,122

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,156
32.51%
No qualifications
1,290
19.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
922
13.9%
Level 3 (A level)
897
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
648
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 6,631

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,724
45.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,106
29.19%
Owns with a mortgage
708
18.69%
Other social rented
137
3.62%
Other forms of private rent
86
2.27%
Total households: 3,789

Property prices in Wellswood

Based on 97 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
Detached17£661,000
Flats57£165,000
Semi-Detached7£417,500
Terraced16£255,000

10 years median price trend in Wellswood

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

All postcodes in Wellswood

TQ12HU

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12LX

Haldon Road

TQ12DL

Kelly Close

TQ12LZ

Haldon Road

TQ12NE

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ11PT

Old Torwood Road

TQ12PB

Ilsham Mews

TQ12QP

Ansteys Close

TQ12PQ

Whidborne Avenue

TQ12PE

Kilmorie Close

TQ11SN

Lydwell Road

TQ12PG

Whidborne Avenue

TQ12QA

Brompton Gardens

TQ12PZ

Woodend Road

TQ11SW

Windsor Road

TQ11RT

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12HF

Oxlea Road

TQ12HN

Lincombe Hill Road

TQ12QB

Wellswood Park

TQ12QD

Babbacombe Road

TQ11HW

Babbacombe Road

TQ12LY

Haldon Road

TQ12EY

Higher Lincombe Road

TQ12RJ

Higher Erith Road

TQ12LB

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ12HP

Lyncombe Crescent

TQ11HE

Mount Braddon Mews

TQ11SG

Barrington Road

TQ12NH

Higher Erith Road

TQ12JX

Lower Woodfield Road

TQ11EH

Torwood Close

TQ12PN

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12HH

Lincombe Drive

TQ12QR

Asheldon Road

TQ12EF

Daddyhole Road

TQ12EQ

Daddyhole Plain

TQ11QW

Old Torwood Road

TQ11SE

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11TT

Marlborough Avenue

TQ11RW

Middle Warberry Road

TQ13TW

Kensey Close

TQ12HS

The Woods

TQ11TR

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12QE

Wellswood Avenue

TQ12NT

Ilsham Road

TQ12BZ

Vane Hill Road

TQ12DG

Park Hill Road

TQ12QG

Babbacombe Road

TQ12ND

Ridgeway Road

TQ12QW

Thorncliff Close

TQ12ED

Daddyhole Road

TQ12LE

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ12SA

Blenheim Close

TQ12QJ

Barrington Road

TQ12QN

Asheldon Road

TQ12AF

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12DN

Collingwood Close

TQ12DR

Rock End Avenue

TQ11TL

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12JH

St Matthias Church Road

TQ11HF

Braddons Hill Road East

TQ12PJ

Bishops Rise

TQ12SB

Gainsborough Close

TQ12HR

Danby Heights Close

TQ12JA

Ilsham Close

TQ12LS

Lisburne Crescent

TQ12QU

Asheldon Road

TQ12DW

Hardy Close

TQ12JD

Ilsham Road

TQ11RP

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12PX

Lower Erith Road

TQ12EB

Meadfoot Cross

TQ13TN

Hollywater Close

TQ12QH

Ellesmere Road

TQ11TH

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11PH

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11RA

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12EZ

Manor Gardens

TQ12LF

Meadfoot Road

TQ12EA

Parkhill Road

TQ13TQ

Lydwell Park Road

TQ12PS

Lisburne Place

TQ11SB

Cedars Road

TQ12BU

Shirley Towers

TQ12EL

St Marks Road

TQ12HL

Ridgeway Road

TQ11RU

Sutherland Road

TQ11PS

Babbacombe Road

TQ12NL

Kents Road

TQ11PU

Old Torwood Road

TQ12ET

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ11RY

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12DJ

Vernon Close

TQ12LJ

Hesketh Crescent

TQ11SD

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12NW

Ashburne Villas

TQ12NN

Kents Road

TQ12LL

Hesketh Crescent

TQ11RZ

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12LN

Hesketh Road

Data Sources

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