491 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,711 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 £290,531 , which equates to approximately £170 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jan 2022 for £280,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,531, representing a 3.8% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £290,531 is:

  • 0.4% lower than the average property price on Babbacombe Road
  • 23.8% higher than the average in the TQ1 1HL postcode area
  • and 1.3% higher than the average price for Torquay as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 3 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1711 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£290,531
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£170
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

491 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 1HL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Oct 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 4 Apr 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to flat, limited insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to TQ1 1HL

8 th / 25
Price Rank
24% higher than average
5 th / 19
Size Rank
59% bigger than average
13 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 1HL , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 19 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 5th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£290,531
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
20 Jan 2022
£280,000
Leasehold
+53.4 %
22 Nov 2013
£182,500
Leasehold
+0.3 %
7 Apr 2004
£182,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1744 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2006
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 491 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jan 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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