169B Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SU is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £141,656 , which equates to approximately £299 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 May 2007 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,656, representing a 13.3% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £141,656 is:

  • 51.4% lower than the average property price on Babbacombe Road
  • 25.1% lower than the average in the TQ1 3SU postcode area
  • and 50.6% 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 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 14 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£141,656
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£299
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

169B Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3SU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Feb 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Jan 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TQ1 3SU

16 th / 26
Price Rank
25% lower than average
11 th / 13
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
4 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 3SU , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 13 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£141,656
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
11 May 2007
£125,000
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: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2011
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2025

Data Sources

The property at 169B Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3SU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 May 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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