Flat 9, Melbourne Court, 16 Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 388 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 £110,296 , which equates to approximately £285 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Sep 2014 for £83,000. Since then, the value has increased by £27,296, representing a 32.9% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £110,296 is:

  • 36.0% lower than the average property price on Thurlow Road
  • 35.2% lower than the average in the TQ1 3DZ postcode area
  • and 61.5% lower than the average price for Torquay as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 November 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
388 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£110,296
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£285
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 9, Melbourne Court, 16 Thurlow Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3DZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Nov 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Feb 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to TQ1 3DZ

48 th / 66
Price Rank
35% lower than average
39 th / 45
Size Rank
46% smaller than average
10 th / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 3DZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 48th out of 66. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 45 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 39th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£110,296
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+33 %
2 Sep 2014
£83,000
Leasehold
-17 %
10 Mar 2008
£99,950
Leasehold
+127.2 %
7 Dec 2001
£44,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2024
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £88,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2022
rooms: 2
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £81,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2021
rooms: 2
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2018
rooms: 2
size: 350 sq ft
sale price: £68,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at Flat 9, Melbourne Court, 16 Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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