50 Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £239,522 , which equates to approximately £365 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Mar 2002 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £154,522, representing a 181.8% increase, or approximately 7.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,522 is:

  • 14.3% lower than the average property price on Orkney Close
  • 14.4% lower than the average in the TQ2 7DS postcode area
  • and 16.5% 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 2 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in TQ2 7DS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£239,522
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£365
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

50 Orkney Close, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7DS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Mar 2022.

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 20 Apr 2009, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 72.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TQ2 7DS

28 th / 45
Price Rank
14% lower than average
17 th / 33
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
18 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TQ2 7DS , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 33 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,522
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+182 %
22 Mar 2002
£85,000
Leasehold
+41.8 %
1 Apr 1999
£59,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

27 Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS
rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 23 Feb 2023
44 Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 12 Feb 2021
32 Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £165,500
sale date: 31 May 2019
42 Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS
rooms: 3
size: 591 sq ft
sale price: £177,500
sale date: 29 Jun 2018
38 Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £139,500
sale date: 17 Jan 2014

Data Sources

The property at 50 Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Mar 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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