Flat 18, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 4BT is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £119,808 , which equates to approximately £145 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jun 2016 for £97,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,808, representing a 23.5% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £119,808 is:

  • 73.3% lower than the average property price on Union Street
  • 15.4% lower than the average in the TQ1 4BT postcode area
  • and 58.2% lower than the average price for Torquay as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 September 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£119,808
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£145
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 18, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4BT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 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 have partial secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Oct 2008. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (other premises above) to (another dwelling above), with no change in energy efficiency (n/a).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance = 0.71 w/m?k to granite or whinstone, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% 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
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Partial secondary glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TQ1 4BT

17 th / 25
Price Rank
15% lower than average
11 th / 18
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
12 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 4BT , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 18 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 11th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£119,808
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
23 Jun 2016
£97,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Flat 14, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 4BT
rooms: 3
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 23 Dec 2021
Flat 6, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 4BT
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 18, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4BT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Jun 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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