What type of property is 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB last change hands?

21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB last sold for £299,950 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £138,000 in October 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 2002 and March 2025, 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB rose from £138,000 to £299,950, a change of £161,950. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

The current EPC rating for 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

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

How is 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB had any planning applications?

21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB has council approval for rear extension granted in November 2012 under ref. P/2012/1132. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

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

Where is 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB located?

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

Is 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB in a safe area?

Police records around 21 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 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB?

The closest bus stop to 21 Gainsborough Close, TQ1 2SB is Gainsborough Close, 18m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SB

Notable views3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 Gainsborough Close

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

21 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 (December 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include notable views.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £299,950 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£416/sq ft) was about 89.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from May 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%58%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Gainsborough Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Nov 2012
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Alterations and formation of extension at rear
Agent
Colin Ritchie Architects Ltd
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
P/2012/1132
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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.

21 Gainsborough Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£288,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£299,950

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2025Most recent
£299,950
+81.7%over 12 years
14 August 2012
£165,100
+19.6%over 9 years
3 October 2002
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 2SB: £225,000 (2024–2018).

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.

Years Held for 21 Gainsborough Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,477

Street avg £2,766

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

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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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