Flat 4, 5 Kents Road, Torquay, TQ1 2NL is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,281 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £219,572 , which equates to approximately £171 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Mar 2018 for £194,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,572, representing a 13.2% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £219,572 is:

  • 16.0% lower than the average property price on Kents Road
  • 22.9% lower than the average in the TQ1 2NL postcode area
  • and 23.4% 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 16 September 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1281 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£219,572
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£171
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 5 Kents Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 2NL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Sep 2016.

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 12 Aug 2009, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 340%.

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 electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from granite or whin, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to TQ1 2NL

20 th / 50
Price Rank
23% lower than average
11 th / 39
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
34 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 2NL , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 39 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 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£219,572
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
16 Mar 2018
£194,000
Leasehold
+58.4 %
17 Dec 2013
£122,500
Leasehold
+154.3 %
31 Oct 2000
£48,165
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Flat 2, 4 Kents Road, Torquay, TQ1 2NL
rooms: 5
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2005
Flat 3, 5 Kents Road, Torquay, TQ1 2NL
rooms: 5
size: 1373 sq ft
sale price: £101,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2003

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 5 Kents Road, Torquay, TQ1 2NL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Mar 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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