5 Melville Street, Torquay, TQ2 5TA is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,066 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 £135,614 , which equates to approximately £127 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Apr 2021 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,614, representing a 13.0% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £135,614 is:

  • 6.2% higher than the average property price on Melville Street
  • 6.1% higher than the average in the TQ2 5TA postcode area
  • and 52.7% 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 19 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£135,614
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£127
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Melville Street, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 5TA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Dec 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 19 Nov 2020, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 76.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, limited insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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
Pitched, limited insulation
Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TQ2 5TA

5 th / 14
Price Rank
6% higher than average
2 nd / 11
Size Rank
114% bigger than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
50% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ2 5TA , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 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 2nd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£135,614
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
26 Apr 2021
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2024
rooms: 2
size: 248 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2019
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2022
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Melville Street, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 5TA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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