Flat 4, Sydenham, 456 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HW is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £130,471 , which equates to approximately £220 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Mar 2004 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £40,471, representing a 45.0% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £130,471 is:

  • 55.3% lower than the average property price on Babbacombe Road
  • 55.1% lower than the average in the TQ1 1HW postcode area
  • and 54.5% lower than the average price for Torquay as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 October 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£130,471
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£220
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 4, Sydenham, 456 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 1HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Oct 2023.

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 12 Apr 2023. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TQ1 1HW

10 th / 29
Price Rank
55% lower than average
13 th / 17
Size Rank
55% smaller than average
2 nd / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 1HW , this flat's estimated value ranks 10th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 17 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£130,471
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
30 Mar 2004
£90,000
Leasehold
-44.6 %
23 Apr 2001
£162,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £125,500
sale date: 21 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2025
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £153,500
sale date: 30 Sep 2024

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, Sydenham, 456 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Mar 2004. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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