Property profile

5 Blenheim Close

Map showing 5, Blenheim Close, Torquay

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£605,000

Detached sold in Wellswood

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold11 Mar 2021
£540,000Change since last sale: +£64,000 (+12%)
Annualised change
+2.1% per yearTorbay annualised change (detached) since 2021: +2.3% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £354 per sq ft
£432 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£78 per sq ft (+22%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Wellswood
£719,000Estimate vs local median: −£115,000 (−16%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area130 m² / 1,399 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection10 Sept 2015

Sales history

DatePriceChange
11 Mar 2021£540,000-

Local market

Property prices in Wellswood

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £398K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Wellswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wellswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£719,000£354
Semi-Detached4£287,500£293
Terraced14£237,500£277
Flats59£160,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wellswood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wellswood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,000£160,000£175,000£275,000
2017£480,000£175,000£332,500£259,950
2018£499,950£160,000£338,500£291,250
2019£510,000£129,000£352,500£270,000
2020£625,000£162,000£357,213£238,250
2021£640,000£180,000£330,000£301,750
2022£712,500£185,000£425,160£309,975
2023£730,000£193,750£305,000£295,000
2024£750,000£160,000£340,375
2025£625,000£162,500£470,000£297,000
2026£719,000£180,000£300,000£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wellswood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wellswood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£204£181£244
2017£270£223£263£217
2018£311£209£270£278
2019£301£219£207£226
2020£344£222£284£246
2021£324£240£315£282
2022£383£264£336£308
2023£433£291£333£271
2024£398£238£317
2025£366£247£252£265
2026£354£243£344£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wellswood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wellswood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ1 2SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ1 2SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025Little St Raphaels, Higher Lincombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 2EYDetachedFreehold£585,000
17 Apr 202613, Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SBTerracedFreehold£255,000
21 Nov 202516, Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SBTerracedFreehold£240,000
01 Apr 202646, Lyncombe Crescent, Torquay, TQ1 2HPFlatsLeasehold£220,000
28 Nov 202552, Lyncombe Crescent, Torquay, TQ1 2HPFlatsLeasehold£198,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Blenheim Close, TorquayFreehold135 m²£420,000 (2017)
6, Blenheim Close, TorquayFreehold74 m²£365,000 (2020)
7, Blenheim Close, TorquayFreehold146 m²£590,000 (2018)
8, Blenheim Close, TorquayFreehold78 m²£365,000 (2018)
10 Blenheim Close, TorquayFreehold187 m²£465,000 (2013)
12, Blenheim Close, Torquay-84 m²-

Area insights for TQ1 2SA

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Overview

Postcode TQ1 2SA is located in an urban city, within the Wellswood ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Wellswood area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wellswood is £39,267 per year. The nearest station is Torquay, about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Torwood Gardens.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Wellswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,144 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Wellswood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Wellswood is £39,267 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ1 2SA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wellswood near TQ1 2SA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Torquay located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TQ1 2SA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTorwood GardensMediumWalking directions to Torwood Gardens

Area Profile

Population
187
Population density
3,407 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-7%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.05(-82%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.71(-68%)
Public order
2.02(-69%)
Other crime
0.67(-59%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
87.3%
Other White
8
4.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
3.7%
Chinese
2
1.06%
Other Asian
2
1.06%
Total population: 189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
39.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
15.17%
Level 3 (A level)
27
15.17%
No qualifications
22
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
56.57%
Owns with a mortgage
18
18.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
18.18%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.04%
Other social rented
2
2.02%
Total households: 99

Schools

In the TQ1 2SA postcode area, located within Wellswood, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ1 2SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryIlsham Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWarberry CofE AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryAll Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby