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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
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
40.7(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.25(+21%)
Shoplifting
11.23(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.72(+19%)
Other theft
6.18(+10%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 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
Detached21£625,000
Flats58£162,500
Semi-Detached5£470,000
Terraced19£299,950

10 years median price trend in Wellswood

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

All postcodes in Wellswood

TQ12EQ

Daddyhole Plain

TQ12ES

Ridgeway Road

TQ12HN

Lincombe Hill Road

TQ12PF

Whidborne Close

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

TQ11QU

Bingfield Close

TQ11TR

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12HT

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12LA

Lisburne Crescent

TQ12DA

Princes Point

TQ12JH

St Matthias Church Road

TQ12PG

Whidborne Avenue

TQ12QP

Ansteys Close

TQ11PU

Old Torwood Road

TQ11AR

Lower Warberry 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

TQ11EQ

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ11PR

Clifton Grove

TQ11PZ

Stitchill Road

TQ12LY

Haldon Road

TQ12QJ

Barrington Road

TQ11RY

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11SD

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12NP

Ashton Terrace

TQ12PT

Lisburne Square

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

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

TQ12DH

Rock End Avenue

TQ12EG

Coastguard Cottages

TQ12HP

Lyncombe Crescent

TQ12JA

Ilsham Close

TQ11RT

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12BX

Shirley Towers

TQ12QR

Asheldon Road

TQ11TJ

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11QR

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12HG

Lincombe Drive

TQ12LG

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ12NE

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12QW

Thorncliff Close

TQ11AH

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ11HL

Babbacombe Road

TQ12HD

Higher Lincombe Road

TQ12LN

Hesketh Road

TQ12LQ

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ12NL

Kents Road

TQ12NX

Rear Kents Road

TQ11PH

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12EP

Park Hill Road

TQ12NT

Ilsham Road

TQ12QA

Brompton Gardens

TQ11DW

Museum Road

TQ11PT

Old Torwood Road

TQ12DT

Park Hill Road

TQ12ET

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12JF

Ilsham Road

TQ12DU

Parkhill Road

Data Sources

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