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6 Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SB

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 6 Gainsborough Close

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

6 Gainsborough Close is a mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 2SB). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in July 1999. Across 1997–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 259.5% above the 1999 sale of £76,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£105/sq ft) was about 54.3% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2010. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Gainsborough Close, Torquay, TQ1 2SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2010
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    G1: 30% crown reductionG2: 3 x Holm Oak- Fell due to structural damage

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    AT/2009/0286
    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.

6 Gainsborough Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1999)

£76,500

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 July 1999Most recent

    £76,500

    +4.8%over 2 years
  2. 5 June 1997

    £73,000

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 years held, 6 Gainsborough Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,125

Street avg £2,990

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

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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