Postcode TQ1 2RJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 55.7 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 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Stoodley Knowle School (Closed).
Wellswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Wellswood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from TQ1 2RJ.
Wellswood near TQ1 2RJ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stoodley Knowle School (Closed) | Large | Walking directions to Stoodley Knowle School (Closed) |
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 2RJ postcode area, located within Wellswood, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.