Postcode TQ1 1QY is located in an urban city, within the Ellacombe 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 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wellswood is £40,800 per year. The nearest station is Torquay located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 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 90.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Wellswood is £40,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ1 1QY.
Wellswood near TQ1 1QY 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Torquay | N/A | Walking directions to Torquay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Torwood Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Torwood Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Brewery Park | Small | Walking directions to Brewery Park |
| 0.5 mi | Princess Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Princess Gardens |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 in Ellacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £765,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £135,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £209,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ellacombe
In the TQ1 1QY postcode area, located within Wellswood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 1QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Zakopane Supermarket | Market Street, Torbay, TQ1 3AQ | Walking directions to Zakopane Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 25-26 Fleet Street, Torquay, TQ1 1DB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Market Street, Torbay, TQ1 3AA | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 5-6 Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 3UT | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Carters Abbey Store | Abbey Road, Torbay, TQ2 5NQ | Walking directions to Carters Abbey Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.