Leigh Close, Haldon Road, Torquay, TQ1 2LY
About Leigh Close
Leigh Close is an end-of-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 2LY). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump.
Sold August 2021 for £260,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 94 m² it's 19% larger than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 14 EPCs). Across 2007–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 151.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Aug 2025Tree WorksTreesIn report
1x Leylandii Cypress, sectionally dismantle, fell and remove to ground level. All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling. Justification for Works: The proposed works involve the complete removal of a small Leylandii Cypress tree through sectional dismantling. The justification for this action is as follows: Poor long-term suitability and limited amenity value: The tree is a non-native, fast-growing conifer species with limited ecological or landscape value in this location. Its presence offers minimal contribution to the overall amenity of the area and does not align with the preferred long-term planting scheme for the site. The tree has been heavily trimmed as a hedge boundary over the years & is now deemed unsuitable for its location. Proximity to the neighbouring boundary & garden area and constrained growing environment: The tree is located in a confined space, where its continued growth would create issues in terms of proximity to buildings, boundary features, & shared access. Removal at this stage will prevent future structural conflict and maintenance burden. Preventative management and landscape improvement: Early removal of this specimen will help prevent shading, dominance, and root competition in the immediate area. This provides an opportunity for a more suitable and sustainable replacement planting scheme, if appropriate, in line with broader landscape objectives. Safe working methods: The tree will be sectionally dismantled using appropriate arboricultural techniques to safely control the descent of all parts. All work will be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Tree Work Recommendations. Waste Management and Site Clearance: All arising material will be removed from site and returned to a Devon Tree Services depot for recycling. The area will be left in a safe, clean, and tidy condition upon completion. Environmental Considerations: Works will be scheduled outside the main bird nesting seaso...
- Agent
- Devon Tree Services
- Reference
- AT/2025/0189
- Mar 2003RenovationFullIn report
Installation Of Replacement White Double Glazed Upvc Windows And Doors
New Windows- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- P/2003/0159
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
£258,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 14 years.
£260,000
Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
11 August 2021Most recent
£260,000
+51.6%over 5 years2 November 2015
£171,500
+21.6%over 2 years1 November 2013
£141,000
-8.7%over 6 years22 August 2007
£154,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 2LY: £185,000 (2025–2016).
Nearby sales in TQ1 2LY
Haldon Mews, Haldon Road, Torquay, TQ1 2LY
Sold Aug 2025
£185,000Leigh Cottage, Haldon Road, Torquay, TQ1 2LY
Sold Feb 2020
£80,000Leigh Court, Haldon Road, Torquay, TQ1 2LY
Sold Oct 2019
£300,000Lyndale, Haldon Road, Torquay, TQ1 2LY
Sold Apr 2016
£329,950The Coach House, Haldon Road, Torquay, TQ1 2LY
Sold Jun 2014
£250,000
Everything we know about Leigh Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Haldon Road homes
Leigh Close is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£2,766
Street avg £2,073
Floor Area
94 m²
Street avg 70 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.4 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.0 km
Haldon Court — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Ilsham Church of England Academy. 14 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB