Property profile

Flat 73, Hesketh Crescent

Map showing Flat 7, 3, Hesketh Crescent, Torquay

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£140,000

Flats sold in Wellswood

The box shows the middle 50% of flats 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 sold29 Jan 2007
£140,000Change since last sale: −£1,000 (−1.0%)
Annualised change
−0.0% per yearTorbay annualised change (flats) since 2007: +0.6% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £232 per sq ft
£293 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£60 per sq ft (+26%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Wellswood
£160,000Estimate vs local median: −£21,000 (−13%)
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 typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area44 m² / 474 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection30 Jul 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 Jan 2007£140,000+27%
18 Aug 2004£110,000+100%
11 Dec 2002£55,000-

Local market

Property prices in Wellswood

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £410K

Based on 101 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
Detached23£718,000£353
Semi-Detached4£287,500£293
Terraced14£237,500£277
Flats60£160,000£232

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ1 2LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ1 2LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202615C, Hesketh Crescent, Torquay, TQ1 2LJOtherLeasehold£600,000
09 Jan 2026Villa St. Christopher, Hesketh Road, Torquay, TQ1 2LNDetachedFreehold£720,000
23 May 2025Flat 4, Royal Pines, Hesketh Road, Torquay, TQ1 2LNFlatsLeasehold£315,000
08 Jan 2026Flat 2, Glen Andred, Lincombe Drive, Torquay, TQ1 2LPFlatsFreehold£145,000
31 Mar 20257, Hesketh Mews, Torquay, TQ1 2LTDetachedFreehold£400,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
15A Hesketh Crescent, TorquayLeasehold94 m²£221,000 (2006)
15B Hesketh Crescent, TorquayLeasehold104 m²£77,000 (2004)
15C, Hesketh Crescent, TorquayLeasehold141 m²£600,000 (2026)
15D Hesketh Crescent, TorquayLeasehold69 m²£210,000 (2015)
Basement Flat, The Haven, 4 Hesketh Crescent, Torquay-134 m²-
Flat 1, 3 Hesketh Crescent, Torquay-49 m²-
Flat 2, 3, Hesketh Crescent, Torquay-60 m²-
Flat 3, 3 Hesketh Crescent, TorquayLeasehold58 m²£241,500 (2018)
Flat 4, 3 Hesketh Crescent, TorquayLeasehold71 m²£240,000 (2021)
Flat 5, 3, Hesketh Crescent, TorquayLeasehold45 m²£132,000 (2015)

Area insights for TQ1 2LJ

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Overview

Postcode TQ1 2LJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Daddyhole Plain.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Wellswood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,852 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wellswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.3%

Approximately 18.3% 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 2LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wellswood near TQ1 2LJ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TQ1 2LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDaddyhole PlainMediumWalking directions to Daddyhole Plain
0.4 miTorwood GardensMediumWalking directions to Torwood Gardens

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
2,077.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.48(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.44(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.26(+27%)
Other theft
3.54(-37%)
Burglary
2.95(+6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
87.46%
Other White
20
6.6%
Other
6
1.98%
African
4
1.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.66%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
40.75%
No qualifications
48
16.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
13.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.27%
Level 3 (A level)
25
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
46.95%
Other social rented
29
17.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
16.46%
Owns with a mortgage
24
14.63%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.44%
Total households: 164

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ1 2LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryIlsham Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryWarberry CofE AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby