Postcode TQ1 1QB 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wellswood is £39,267 per year. The nearest station is Torquay located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Torwood Gardens.
Wellswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,146 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Wellswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
The average income per household in Wellswood is £39,267 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from TQ1 1QB.
Wellswood near TQ1 1QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torquay located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Torwood Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Torwood Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Brewery Park | Small | Walking directions to Brewery Park |
| 0.4 mi | Princess Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Princess Gardens |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 58 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £470,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £299,950 |
10 year median price trend in Wellswood
In the TQ1 1QB postcode area, located within Wellswood, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 1QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op | Torwood Street, Torbay, TQ1 1ED | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | McColl's | Lawrence Place, Torbay, TQ1 2AA | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 25-26 Fleet Street, Torquay, TQ1 1DB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Zakopane Supermarket | Market Street, Torbay, TQ1 3AQ | Walking directions to Zakopane Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Carters Abbey Store | Abbey Road, Torbay, TQ2 5NQ | Walking directions to Carters Abbey Store |
Annual council tax rates for Torbay district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.