What kind of home is 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB last sold for £325,750 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in April 2018, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2018 and January 2024, 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB rose from £195,000 to £325,750, a change of £130,750. That works out to roughly +9.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

The current EPC rating for 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB use?

The latest EPC at 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

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

Which area is 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB in?

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

Is 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB in a safe area?

Police records around 11 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.

What schools are near 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

The closest primary school to 11 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).

What transport links are near 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

The closest bus stop to 11 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is Gainsborough Close, 18m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SB

Notable views

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11 Gainsborough Close

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

11 Gainsborough Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 2SB). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£452/sq ft) was about 110.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £325,750.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Gainsborough Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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 11 Gainsborough Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£325,750

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

11 January 2024Most recent
£325,750
+67.1%over 5 years
25 April 2018
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 2SB: £225,000 (2025–2018).

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.

Price per m² for 11 Gainsborough Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,862

Street avg £2,741

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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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

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