What type of property is 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU?

5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU last change hands?

5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU last sold for £237,500 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in January 2013, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2013 and September 2014, 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU rose from £145,000 to £237,500, a change of £92,500. That works out to roughly +35% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU?

5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU?

5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU located?

5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU sits in Belstone, Okehampton, Okehampton. It falls within the EX20 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU?

Police records around 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU?

The closest primary school to 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU is St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School (2.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Okehampton College (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Tor Down, EX20 1QU is Stockley Hamlet, 889m away. The nearest rail option is Okehampton Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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5 Tor Down, Belstone, Okehampton, EX20 1QU

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Tor Down

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Tor Down is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Belstone, Okehampton, Okehampton (EX20 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 99), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On the market in September 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 2013–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 35% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 is 34.3% above the 2014 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff road
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromE45toD61

Main Fuel

Solid FuelOil

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2025from Mar 2014

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Tor Down, Belstone, Okehampton, EX20 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Tor Down has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 35.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£237,500

Growth on file: 35.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

1 September 2014Most recent
£237,500
+63.8%over 1 year
9 January 2013
£145,000

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Okehampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Stockley Hamlet — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX20 1QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX20 1QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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