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Torquay house prices

Torquay has an average sold price of £173,019 across 48,836 HM Land Registry transactions, with data from 1995-01-03 to 2026-08-24.

Updated October 2026Records through August 2026HM Land Registry31+ million records

Torquay at a glance

Torquay averages £173,019 across 48,836 completed sales. Check the median, sample depth and nearby alternatives before using the average as a market signal.

Average £173,019 · Median £138,000 · 48,836 transactions · -5.4% growth · 866 streets

Data window
1995 to 2026
Updated October 2026
Latest recorded sale
August 2026
Most recent HM Land Registry entry for this area
Sample quality
High transaction depth
48,836 sales across 866 streets
Median check
£138,000
Mean and median differ enough to inspect outliers
Trend signal
-5.4%
The five-year price movement is -5.4%.

Torquay House Prices Overview

The average sold price in Torquay is £173,019, which is below the England and Wales national average of £400,016 by -56.7%. Across 48,836 registered sales since 1995-01-03, the median price sits at £138,000, suggesting high-value properties pull the average upward — a pattern typical of large, diverse housing markets. The dataset spans 866 streets through 2026-08-24. Prices have moved -5.4% over five years, lagging behind the national trend. On average, Torquay records 1,526 sales per year.

Top Streets in Torquay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average sale price in Torquay?v

Torquay has an average sale price of £173,019 and a median sale price of £138,000, based on 48,836 registered transactions across 32 active years. The average is 56.7% below the national average of £400,016, the median is 24.9% below the national median of £183,750.

How does the median price compare to the average price in Torquay?v

The median sold price of £138,000 is 20.2% lower than the average of £173,019. This can happen when a smaller number of higher-value transactions pull the average upward.

Which streets in Torquay have the most recorded sales?v

Among the most active listed streets by transaction count, BABBACOMBE ROAD has 884 recorded sales at an average of £174,662; TEIGNMOUTH ROAD has 650 recorded sales at an average of £198,858; ST MARYCHURCH ROAD has 625 recorded sales at an average of £165,888.

What property types are most common in Torquay?v

By transaction count, terraced homes represent 32.5% of recorded sales (15,861 transactions) with an average sold price of £136,620; flats represent 30.9% of recorded sales (15,067 transactions) with an average sold price of £123,571; semi-detached homes represent 18.3% of recorded sales (8,958 transactions) with an average sold price of £170,524.

Property valuation guide

Estimate a property value in Torquay

Professional valuers use recent sold prices as comparable evidence. In Torquay, the median sold price is £138,000 and the average is £173,019, based on 48,836 HM Land Registry transactions. Over five years, prices have moved -5.4%, which affects how comparables from earlier years should be weighted.

Typical comparable range: £117,000–£159,000(±15% from median)

These are historical completed-sale prices — not a formal valuation, asking price or investment advice. Use them to sense-check an asking price or set expectations before instructing a surveyor.

More about Torquay

Torquay Annual Median Sold Prices

YearMedian priceAverage priceSales
2026£230,000£264,623559
2025£220,000£266,5801,207
2024£230,000£292,8181,134
2023£235,000£291,9141,077
2022£228,500£276,8061,541
2021£215,000£266,0431,945
2020£192,000£268,7261,192
2019£181,250£239,6531,460
2018£179,950£234,8591,623
2017£175,000£242,9611,671

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Most recent 10 years shown.