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7 Blenheim Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SA

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
146 m²
1572 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Blenheim Close

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

7 Blenheim Close is a detached house in Torquay (TQ1 2SA). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 146 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £708,000 is 20% above the 2018 sale price. Sold November 2018 for £590,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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.

7 Blenheim Close'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jul 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromD59toC73
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Blenheim Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2003
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Formation Of Roof Cover To Entry Door

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    P/2003/0320
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2002
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Installation Of Upvc Windows At Front

    New Windows
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    P/2002/1417
    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.

Latest sale on 7 Blenheim Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£708,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£590,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 November 2018Most recent

    £590,000

    +48.4%over 6 years
  2. 15 November 2012

    £397,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 2SA: £420,000 (2021–2013).

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On the street

Versus other Blenheim Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Blenheim Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,041

Street avg £3,873

On par

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

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

0.1 km

Higher Lincombe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ilsham Church of England Academy. 12 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 2SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TQ1 2SA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 2SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

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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