Flat 6, The Highlands Herbert Road, Torquay, TQ2 6RW is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 366 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £90,891 , which equates to approximately £248 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2017 for £80,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,891, representing a 13.6% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £90,891 is:

  • 79.8% lower than the average property price on Herbert Road
  • 78.8% lower than the average in the TQ2 6RW postcode area
  • and 68.3% 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 24 August 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
366 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£90,891
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£248
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 6, The Highlands Herbert Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 6RW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Aug 2023.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Jul 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.6%.

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 system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from granite or whin, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to TQ2 6RW

15 th / 16
Price Rank
79% lower than average
12 th / 14
Size Rank
74% smaller than average
11 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ2 6RW , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 14 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 12th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£90,891
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
15 Dec 2017
£80,000
Leasehold
+100 %
30 Jan 2004
£40,000
Leasehold
+100 %
25 Aug 1998
£20,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 312 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2023

Data Sources

The property at Flat 6, The Highlands Herbert Road, Torquay, TQ2 6RW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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