485 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,507 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £388,138 , which equates to approximately £258 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Mar 2018 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £88,138, representing a 29.4% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £388,138 is:

  • 33.1% higher than the average property price on Babbacombe Road
  • 65.4% higher than the average in the TQ1 1HL postcode area
  • and 35.4% higher 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 11 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1507 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£388,138
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£258
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

485 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 1HL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Mar 2025.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Oct 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 52.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TQ1 1HL

5 th / 25
Price Rank
65% higher than average
8 th / 19
Size Rank
40% bigger than average
6 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 1HL , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 19 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 8th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£388,138
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
19 Mar 2018
£300,000
Leasehold
+102.7 %
21 Nov 2014
£148,000
Leasehold
-19.1 %
19 Oct 2005
£183,000
Leasehold
+154.2 %
17 Dec 1998
£72,000
Leasehold
+75.6 %
5 Nov 1996
£41,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1711 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2024

Data Sources

The property at 485 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Mar 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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