Postcode TQ1 2LA 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.4 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 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Daddyhole Plain.
Wellswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,702 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Wellswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from TQ1 2LA.
Wellswood near TQ1 2LA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Daddyhole Plain | Medium | Walking directions to Daddyhole Plain |
| 0.2 mi | Torwood Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Torwood 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 2LA postcode area, located within Wellswood, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 2LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | Torwood Street, Torbay, TQ1 1ED | Walking directions to Co-op |
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.