195 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SU is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 463 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 £87,974 , which equates to approximately £190 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jan 2017 for £73,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,974, representing a 20.5% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £87,974 is:

  • 69.8% lower than the average property price on Babbacombe Road
  • 53.5% lower than the average in the TQ1 3SU postcode area
  • and 69.3% lower than the average price for Torquay as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 May 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
463 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£87,974
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£190
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

195 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3SU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2024.

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 24 Jun 2014. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
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
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TQ1 3SU

26 th / 26
Price Rank
53% lower than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 3SU , this flat's estimated value ranks 26th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th 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 12th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£87,974
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
6 Jan 2017
£73,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

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: 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 195 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3SU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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