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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

TQ12DA

Princes Point

TQ12EG

Coastguard Cottages

TQ12PH

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12EN

Kents Road

TQ12PD

Thatcher Avenue

TQ11HJ

Babbacombe Road

TQ11TN

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12PF

Whidborne Close

TQ12JQ

Ilsham Road

TQ12NX

Rear Kents Road

TQ12HE

Ridgeway Road

TQ12DZ

Park Hill Road

TQ12NR

Ilsham Road

TQ11QU

Bingfield Close

TQ11QA

Stitchill Road

TQ11RN

Middle Warberry Road

TQ12FF

Meadow Rise

TQ12DT

Park Hill Road

TQ12NB

Ridgeway Road

TQ12LR

Meadfoot Road

TQ12JF

Ilsham Road

TQ11QB

Hunsdon Road

TQ12EJ

St Marks Drive

TQ12HD

Higher Lincombe Road

TQ11PR

Clifton Grove

TQ13TF

Babbacombe Road

TQ11PZ

Stitchill Road

TQ11EQ

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ11RS

Middle Warberry Road

TQ11SQ

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12ER

Asheldon Road

TQ11TJ

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12JG

Ilsham Road

TQ13TB

Babbacombe Road

TQ11AN

Old Torwood Road

TQ11AH

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ11TS

The Palms

TQ12LH

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ12QT

Asheldon Road

TQ12DS

Peak Tor Avenue

TQ11HL

Babbacombe Road

TQ11SH

Middle Warberry Road

TQ11TU

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12NQ

Higher Erith Road

TQ12PR

Lower Erith Road

TQ12EH

St Marks Road

TQ11HG

Babbacombe Road

TQ11AP

Museum Way

TQ12BP

Meadfoot Lane

TQ11HN

Babbacombe Road

TQ11HH

Babbacombe Road

TQ12HB

Oxlea Close

TQ12DH

Rock End Avenue

TQ11QS

Lower Warberry Road

TQ11SL

Higher Warberry Road

TQ11SJ

Middle Warberry Road

TQ11RR

Higher Warberry Road

TQ12BX

Shirley Towers

TQ12LQ

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ11PX

Torwood Mount

TQ12PY

Acadia Road

TQ12LW

Lincombe Drive

TQ12HQ

Lincombe Drive

TQ12EX

Higher Lincombe Road

TQ13DB

Anstey's Cove Road

TQ13TE

Anstey's Cove Road

TQ12NY

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12DX

Park Hill Road

TQ11TZ

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ11EG

Torwood Gardens Road

TQ12HZ

Ilsham Crescent

TQ12LG

Meadfoot Sea Road

TQ12LT

Hesketh Mews

TQ12HY

Ilsham Road

TQ12LA

Lisburne Crescent

TQ12JE

Ansteys Cove Road

TQ13TD

Acre Lane

TQ12PW

Richmond Close

TQ13TP

Den Brook Close

TQ12HW

Ridgeway Road

TQ12NF

Middle Lincombe Road

TQ12QQ

Wellswood Gardens

TQ12EU

Ridgeway Road

TQ12QL

Babbacombe Road

TQ11PN

Old Torwood Road

TQ12QS

Asheldon Road

TQ12PT

Lisburne Square

TQ12HT

Ilsham Marine Drive

TQ12BT

Vane Hill Road

TQ12JJ

Meadfoot Close

TQ12HG

Lincombe Drive

TQ12BY

Shirley Towers

TQ12LD

Higher Woodfield Road

TQ12NS

Cleve Terrace

TQ11DW

Museum Road

TQ11PY

Stitchill Road

TQ11QR

Lower Warberry Road

TQ12DU

Parkhill Road

TQ11HQ

Babbacombe Road

TQ11PP

Old Torwood Road

Data Sources

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