What kind of home is 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB?

34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB?

The current EPC rating for 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB?

34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (1,421 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB use?

The latest EPC at 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB?

34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB 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.

Which area is 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB in?

34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB sits in Torquay. It falls within the TQ1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB?

Police records around 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB?

The closest primary school to 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB is Warberry CofE Academy (821m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Spires College (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB?

The closest bus stop to 34a, Torwood Street, TQ1 1EB is Torwood Street, 51m away. The nearest ferry option is Torquay - North Quay, 330m away.

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34a, Torwood Street, Torquay, TQ1 1EB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

132 m²

1421 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 34a

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

34a is a mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 1EB). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromF27toD63

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34a, Torwood Street, Torquay, TQ1 1EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

34a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in TQ1 1EB: £137,500 (2023–1997).

Nearby sales in TQ1 1EB

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Torquay district page.

Full Torquay report

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

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Torwood Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Warberry CofE Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ1 1EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 1EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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