163A Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SU is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £140,502 , which equates to approximately £297 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Aug 2011 for £104,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,502, representing a 35.1% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £140,502 is:

  • 51.8% lower than the average property price on Babbacombe Road
  • 25.7% lower than the average in the TQ1 3SU postcode area
  • and 51.0% 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 owner-occupied both times. 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 18 July 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in TQ1 3SU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£140,502
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£297
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

163A Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3SU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jul 2018.

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 13 Jun 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 5.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from average to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from granite or whin, as built, no insulation (assumed) to granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to TQ1 3SU

18 th / 26
Price Rank
26% lower than average
10 th / 13
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
5 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 3SU , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£140,502
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
3 Aug 2011
£104,000
Leasehold
+225 %
19 May 1997
£32,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2017
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2016
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £86,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2014
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 11 May 2007
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2025

Data Sources

The property at 163A Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Aug 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jul 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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