17 Forest Road, Torquay, TQ1 4JP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,000 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 £233,891 , which equates to approximately £234 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Nov 2002 for £96,000. Since then, the value has increased by £137,891, representing a 143.6% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £233,891 is:

  • 3.3% higher than the average property price on Forest Road
  • 5.1% higher than the average in the TQ1 4JP postcode area
  • and 18.4% 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 30 June 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in TQ1 4JP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1000 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£233,891
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£234
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Forest Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4JP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jun 2011.

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 12 Oct 2010. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to TQ1 4JP

7 th / 17
Price Rank
5% higher than average
10 th / 13
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
4 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 4JP , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 17. 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 10th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£233,891
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+144 %
21 Nov 2002
£96,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £244,150
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £177,950
sale date: 25 Jun 2018
rooms: 5
size: 878 sq ft
sale price: £146,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2018

Data Sources

The property at 17 Forest Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4JP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Nov 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jun 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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