12 Higher Union Lane, Torquay, TQ2 5QR is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £78,691 , which equates to approximately £109 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2001 for £25,000. Since then, the value has increased by £53,691, representing a 214.8% increase, or approximately 8.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £78,691 is:

  • 44.4% lower than the average property price on Higher Union Lane
  • 40.9% lower than the average in the TQ2 5QR postcode area
  • and 72.6% lower than the average price for Torquay as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 November 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£78,691
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£109
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Higher Union Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 5QR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Nov 2022.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Sep 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 60.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£78,691
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+215 %
21 Dec 2001
£25,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

10 Higher Union Lane, Torquay, TQ2 5QR
rooms: 3
size: 613 sq ft
sale price: £146,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2014
9 Higher Union Lane, Torquay, TQ2 5QR
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 15 Jun 1998

Data Sources

The property at 12 Higher Union Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 5QR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2001. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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