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13 Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SB

Listed buildingNotable views1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 13 Gainsborough Close

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

13 Gainsborough Close is a two-bedroom 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 1991-1995 and council tax band D. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2009. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 is 47.6% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 37.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in December 2014.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Listed buildingYes
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 3)
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2009from May 2009
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
55%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2024from May 2009
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jun 2009
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Demolish conservatory and formation of new conservatory at rear

    Agent
    Apple Panels
    Extension
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    P/2009/0412
    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.

13 Gainsborough Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£210,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 December 2014Most recent

    £210,000

    +5.0%over 9 years
  2. 25 November 2005

    £199,950

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

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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.

On floor area, 13 Gainsborough Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,182

Street avg £2,853

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par
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

0.0 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 road noise heatmap for TQ1 2SB

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
FAQ

Common questions

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