15 Bench Tor Close, Torquay, TQ2 7SH is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,066 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £247,392 , which equates to approximately £232 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Oct 2016 for £177,500. Since then, the value has increased by £69,892, representing a 39.4% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £247,392 is:

  • 4.3% lower than the average property price on Bench Tor Close
  • 4.1% lower than the average in the TQ2 7SH postcode area
  • and 13.7% lower than the average price for Torquay as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 April 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£247,392
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£232
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

15 Bench Tor Close, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7SH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Apr 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Sep 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to TQ2 7SH

3 rd / 30
Price Rank
4% lower than average
2 nd / 22
Size Rank
30% bigger than average
17 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ2 7SH , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 22 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£247,392
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
21 Oct 2016
£177,500
Leasehold
+30.5 %
30 May 2003
£136,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 816 sq ft
sale price: £169,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 9 May 2006
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2009
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £234,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 597 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2019

Data Sources

The property at 15 Bench Tor Close, Torquay, TQ2 7SH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Oct 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Apr 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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