78 Langstone Close, Torquay, TQ1 3TY is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £167,878 , which equates to approximately £260 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Feb 2012 for £119,000. Since then, the value has increased by £48,878, representing a 41.1% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £167,878 is:

  • 5.1% lower than the average property price on Langstone Close
  • 1.4% higher than the average in the TQ1 3TY postcode area
  • and 41.4% 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 7 November 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in TQ1 3TY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£167,878
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£260
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Langstone Close, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Nov 2013.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Oct 2008, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • 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.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to TQ1 3TY

33 rd / 50
Price Rank
1% higher than average
8 th / 48
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
36 th / 48
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 3TY , this flat's estimated value ranks 33th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 36th out of 48 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 8th out of 48 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£167,878
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
2 Feb 2012
£119,000
Leasehold
+36 %
24 Sep 2002
£87,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2025
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £96,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2023

Data Sources

The property at 78 Langstone Close, Torquay, TQ1 3TY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Feb 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Nov 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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