What type of property is 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT?

31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT last change hands?

31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT last sold for £175,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £140,000 in September 2021. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2021 and November 2024, 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT rose from £140,000 to £175,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2020 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT?

31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ1 3AT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT?

31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT located?

31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT sits in Torquay. It falls within the TQ1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT?

Police records around 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT 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 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT?

The closest primary school to 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT is Ellacombe Church of England Academy (205m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Spires College (657m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT?

The closest bus stop to 31 Ellacombe Road, TQ1 3AT is Ellacombe Green, 106m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Ellacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3AT

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Ellacombe Road

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

31 Ellacombe Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 3AT). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in September 2020 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 95.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £175,000.

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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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
OutbuildingsYes
LandYes

Building

Period featuresYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

31 Ellacombe Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromG12toE42

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Ellacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Ellacombe Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

31 Ellacombe Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£175,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2024Most recent
£175,000
-5.9%over 1 year
31 August 2023
£186,000
+32.9%over 1 year
13 September 2021
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 3AT: £175,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in TQ1 3AT

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On the street

Versus other Ellacombe Road homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Ellacombe Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,612

Street avg £1,436

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ellacombe Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ellacombe Church of England Academy. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ1 3AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 3AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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