House prices in Torbay
The median price paid for a home in Torbay was £240,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,865 sales. House prices in Torbay fell 2.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 4.3% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Torbay was 20% lower than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Torbay was £920 a month in August 2026, 4.0% up on a year earlier (ONS). Torbay had 9.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Torbay stands out
- Torbay has the 30th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.22 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Torbay
The median price paid in Torbay was £240,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,865 sales, or £2,901 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £380,000 | 418 | £3,600 | −3.8% | +5.6% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £270,000 | 430 | £3,144 | −1.8% | +10.2% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £217,500 | 549 | £2,602 | −1.1% | +8.8% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £145,000 | 468 | £2,408 | 0.0% | +2.8% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay | £240,000 | −2.0% | +4.3% | £2,901 | −1.9% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Torbay sold for a median £2,901 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 18% lower than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Torbay has the 110th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −2.0% change over the year is the 75th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 11th biggest fall of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in Torbay
1,709 homes were sold in Torbay in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.22 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Torbay were 6.6% up on the year before and 39.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 30th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th most of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in Torbay
The average private rent in Torbay was £920 a month in August 2026, 4.0% up on a year earlier. Rents in Torbay are 21.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Torbay has the 108th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Crime in Torbay
The police recorded 13,461 crimes in Torbay in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.8 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.83 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.47 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.13 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.36 |
Torbay has the 71st highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 3rd highest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Torbay
Torbay is the 50th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 50th |
| Income | 60th |
| Employment | 26th |
| Education and skills | 43rd |
| Health | 36th |
| Crime | 127th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 130th |
| Living environment | 104th |
Broadband and mobile in Torbay
87.8% of premises in Torbay can get gigabit broadband and 97.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 83.6% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 137th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
92.7% of premises in Torbay get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Torbay
In the year ending June 2025, 6,696 people moved to Torbay from elsewhere in the UK and 6,199 moved away, a net gain of 497 (3.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Teignbridge 1,026
- South Hams 497
- Plymouth 353
Most moved out to
- Teignbridge 1,236
- South Hams 427
- Plymouth 382
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Torbay
How much does a house cost in Torbay?
The median price paid for a home in Torbay was £240,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £380,000; semi-detached £270,000; terraced £217,500; flats £145,000.
Are house prices in Torbay going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Torbay fell 2.0%, and over five years it rose 4.3%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Torbay?
The average private rent in Torbay was £920 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £619; 2 bed £817; 3 bed £997; 4+ bed £1,296.
Is Torbay a safe place to live?
Torbay had 9.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 71st highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Torbay?
83.6% of premises in Torbay can get full fibre and 87.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- South Hams 18 km
- Teignbridge 19 km
- Exeter 31 km
- Plymouth 38 km
- West Devon 41 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.