Flat 5, Babbacombe Downs Court, 88 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3TJ is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £150,137 , which equates to approximately £236 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2024 for £153,500. Since then, the value has decreased by £3,363, representing a 2.2% decrease, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £150,137 is:

  • 48.5% lower than the average property price on Babbacombe Road
  • 3.0% lower than the average in the TQ1 3TJ postcode area
  • and 47.6% lower than the average price for Torquay as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£150,137
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£236
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 5, Babbacombe Downs Court, 88 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3TJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jan 2024.

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 21 Jan 2009, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 59.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with internal insulation to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, 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 3TJ

7 th / 13
Price Rank
3% lower than average
2 nd / 4
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
3 rd / 4
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 3TJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 4 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 2nd out of 4 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£150,137
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
30 Sep 2024
£153,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £126,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2019
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2025
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £125,500
sale date: 21 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, Babbacombe Downs Court, 88 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3TJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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