What type of property is 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR?

2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR last change hands?

2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR last sold for £410,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £58,950 in June 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between June 1995 and March 2024, 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR rose from £58,950 to £410,000, a change of £351,050. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR?

2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (1,615 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ1 2HR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR have?

The only planning records linked to 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR?

2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR is in council tax band E.

Where is 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR located?

2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR sits in Torquay. It falls within the TQ1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR?

Police records around 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR 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.

Which schools serve 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR?

The closest primary school to 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR is Ilsham Church of England Academy (466m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Spires College (1.9km).

What transport links are near 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Danby Heights Close, TQ1 2HR is Higher Lincombe Road, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Danby Heights Close, Torquay, TQ1 2HR

Notable views6 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

150 m²

1615 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Torquay (TQ1 2HR). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1615 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 150 m² it's 30% larger than the typical home in the postcode (115 m² median across 9 EPCs). Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£254/sq ft) was about 90.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: tree works refused in 2020. Sold March 2024 for £410,000.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE50toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%81%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Danby Heights Close, Torquay, TQ1 2HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2020
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 - Western Red Cedar Thja Plicata - Would like to dismantle tree to ground level. T2 - Monterey Pine Pinus Radiata - Would like to remove primary limbe making 1 pruning cut of approximately 20cm (see more information on sheet)
Agent
CTC
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
AT/2020/0122
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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.

2a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£423,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£410,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

25 March 2024Most recent
£410,000
+13.9%over 4 years
9 January 2020
£360,000
+16.1%over 1 year
1 August 2018
£310,000
+3.7%over 1 year
12 January 2017
£299,000
+62.5%over 5 years
31 January 2011
£184,000
+212.1%over 15 years
29 June 1995
£58,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 2HR: £310,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in TQ1 2HR

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On the street

Versus other Danby Heights Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,733

Street avg £2,489

Above

Floor Area

150 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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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 Lincombe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ilsham Church of England Academy. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 2HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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