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8 Courtenay Manor, Grafton Road, Torquay, TQ1 1UN

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 3rd
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Courtenay Manor

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

8 Courtenay Manor is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Torquay (TQ1 1UN). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. At 66 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (66–76 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 is 27.2% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£176/sq ft) was about 22.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2008.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

8 Courtenay Manor's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Jan 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2012from May 2010
EPC improved fromE44toD62
Low Energy Lighting
0%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2014from Nov 2012
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
57%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Courtenay Manor, Grafton Road, Torquay, TQ1 1UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jun 2008
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    T1 - Ilex Oak - Lower by approx 4 to 5 Feet

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    AT/2008/0105
    View planning record
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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.

8 Courtenay Manor has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£125,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2013Most recent

    £125,000

    +233.3%over 17 years
  2. 25 July 1996

    £37,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 1UN: £179,000 (2024–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Grafton Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Courtenay Manor lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,894

Street avg £1,769

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above
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.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bingfield Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Warberry CofE Academy. 19 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 1UN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TQ1 1UN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 1UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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