Postcode TQ1 2HY 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.8 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 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Stoodley Knowle School (Closed).
Wellswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Wellswood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ1 2HY.
Wellswood near TQ1 2HY has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torquay located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stoodley Knowle School (Closed) | Large | Walking directions to Stoodley Knowle School (Closed) |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £661,000 |
| Flats | 57 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £417,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wellswood
In the TQ1 2HY postcode area, located within Wellswood, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ilsham Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Warberry CofE Academy | Academy converter | Good |
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.
Elected local representatives for TQ1 2HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hazel Margaret Foster
Wellswood - Elected 6 Jun 2024
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.