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493 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL
This 158 square metre property in Torquay carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £220,000 in July 2025, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
158 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
Freehold
You own the land
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Period Features
Original architectural details
Extension Potential
Scope to extend (subject to planning)
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E39
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
8.4 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£244,000
How our AI predicts property prices · Accurate to within 10%
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Transaction history
+51.7%(23y)
£220,000Latest
Jul 2025£145,000
Aug 2002£56,000
Mar 1996Source: HM Land Registry
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Feb 2021
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Feb 2019
£115,000
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Mar 2018
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Jan 2018
£125,000
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House Price Index
England+0.5%
101.5
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Babbacombe Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 10 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£1,392/£1,473 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
1 years/13 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 10% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
39 (E)/55 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 5% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
158 m²/139 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
8.4 t/year/6.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 10% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
50.3dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
39.2dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
9 months of data for Torquay
Total Crimes
42
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual23(55%)
Burglary4(10%)
Drugs4(10%)
Criminal Damage & Arson3(7%)
Vehicle Crime3(7%)
Public Order2(5%)
Other Crime1(2%)
Other Theft1(2%)
Weapons1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Lower Shirburn Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Rowley Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Greenway Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Rowley Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Rowley Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Higher Erith Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
15 within 3kmP
Warberry CofE Academy
508m
6 mins
P
Ilsham Church of England Academy
686m
8 mins
P
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
1.1km
14 mins
S
The Spires College
1.4km
17 mins
S
St Cuthbert Mayne School
2.6km
31 mins
S
Torquay Academy
2.6km
32 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmLisburne Place
Bus Stop19m
< 1 min
Lisburne Square
Bus Stop38m
< 1 min
Brocket Hall
Bus Stop211m
3 mins
The Rise Higher Erith Rd
Bus Stop216m
3 mins
The Warberries
Bus Stop263m
3 mins
Lower Warberry Road
Bus Stop273m
3 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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Waycotts
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CF Associates
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Derek Saunders BSc MRICS
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Croft Surveyors
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45 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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