Flat 5, 27 Market Street, Torquay, TQ1 3AF
About Flat 5
Flat 5 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Torquay (TQ1 3AF). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (30–41 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 7 units on file. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 sits 75.4% above the 2018 sale of £61,000. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £61,000. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation upgraded
Heating system changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 5
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Flat 5 has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£107,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 23 years.
£61,000
Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
9 November 2018Most recent
£61,000
-5.4%over 4 years5 October 2014
£64,500
-0.8%over 3 years23 May 2011
£65,000
+51.2%over 1 year11 June 2009
£43,000
+30.5%over 7 years23 November 2001
£32,950
+105.9%over 5 years23 February 1996
£16,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 3AF: £52,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in TQ1 3AF
Everything we know about Flat 5, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Market Street homes
On price per m², Flat 5 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,488
Street avg £1,609
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 48 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Market Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Ellacombe Church of England Academy. 21 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.1dB