What type of property is 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

The current EPC rating for 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB located?

1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB sits in Torquay. It falls within the TQ1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

Police records around 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB 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 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

The closest primary school to 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is Ilsham Church of England Academy (609m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Spires College (1.9km).

How well connected is 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is Gainsborough Close, 18m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SB

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Gainsborough Close

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

1 Gainsborough Close is an end-of-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 2SB). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

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Valuation

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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.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Gainsborough Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

1 Gainsborough Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 2SB: £285,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in TQ1 2SB

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On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Gainsborough Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

Comparables

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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

0.0 km

Gainsborough Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Ilsham Church of England Academy. 11 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 2SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 2SB

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

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