What kind of home is Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH?

Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH is a semi-detached house.

When did Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH last change hands?

Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH last sold for £330,000 in September 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH?

The current EPC rating for Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH?

Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (1,798 sq ft). That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ1 2HH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH use?

The latest EPC at Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH?

Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in April 2007. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH?

Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH in?

Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH sits in Torquay. It falls within the TQ1 postcode district.

Is Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH in a safe area?

Police records around Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH 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 Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH?

The closest primary school to Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH is Ilsham Church of England Academy (294m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Spires College (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH?

The closest bus stop to Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, TQ1 2HH is Higher Erith Road, 246m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, Torquay, TQ1 2HH

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

167 m²

1798 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Hillsborough

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

Hillsborough is a semi-detached house in Torquay (TQ1 2HH). It has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (around 1798 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in September 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £655,000 sits 98.5% above the 2006 sale of £330,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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.

Hillsborough's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hillsborough, Lincombe Drive, Torquay, TQ1 2HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2007
Heritage
In report
Demolition Works
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
P/2007/0325
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Apr 2007
RenovationFull
In report
Retaining Wall And Reinstatement Of Stone Boundary Wall
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
P/2007/0326
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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.

Hillsborough valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£655,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£330,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 September 2006Most recent
£330,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 2HH: £673,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in TQ1 2HH

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On the street

Versus other Lincombe Drive homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Hillsborough is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,976

Street avg £2,278

On par

Floor Area

167 m²

Street avg 248 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Above

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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

0.2 km

Higher Erith Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ilsham Church of England Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ1 2HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 2HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

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