187 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SU is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 495 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 £102,436 , which equates to approximately £207 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2016 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,436, representing a 20.5% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £102,436 is:

  • 64.9% lower than the average property price on Babbacombe Road
  • 45.8% lower than the average in the TQ1 3SU postcode area
  • and 64.3% 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 15 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£102,436
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£207
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

187 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3SU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Jun 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 21 Oct 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to TQ1 3SU

24 th / 26
Price Rank
46% lower than average
8 th / 13
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
11 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 3SU , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 13 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 8th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£102,436
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
20 Dec 2016
£85,000
Leasehold
+3.7 %
26 May 2006
£82,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2025
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2017
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: 474 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 11 May 2007

Data Sources

The property at 187 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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