2 4, Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ
About 2 4
2 4 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Torquay (TQ1 3DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). At 74 m² this is the 5th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in 2 4, where floor areas span 33–108 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom.
At 74 m² the property is well over the postcode median (53 m² across 68 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2008–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -20.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 sits 425.4% above the 2014 sale of £29,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£37/sq ft) was about 74.7% below the postcode norm. 7 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014.
Know exactly what you're buying at 2 4
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls changed
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
2 4 sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.
- May 2018Tree WorksTreesIn report
T1 - Monterey Cypress - Crown lift to 6m from driveway level and reduce back from the building to create 3m clearance between lateral foliage and the western elevation of the property. Preserve root grounds by the suggested sand and over tarmac.T2 - Lime - Cut back from building 3mT3 - Yew - Cut back from building 3mT4 - Monterey Cypress - Fell
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- AT/2018/0091
- Dec 2014Tree WorksTreesIn report
T1 - Monterey Cypress Cupressus macrocarpa - Dismantle & remove
- Agent
- Knowle Tree Services Limited
- Reference
- AT/2014/0321
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 2 4
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
2 4 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£155,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -20.2% per year over 6 years.
£29,500
Growth on file: -20.2% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
29 September 2014Most recent
£29,500
-77.0%over 6 years1 April 2008
£128,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 3DZ: £105,500 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in TQ1 3DZ
Melbourne Court, Flat 4, 16 Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ
Sold Jan 2025
£105,500Melbourne Court, Flat 7, 16 Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ
Sold Aug 2024
£109,0001 Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ
Sold Aug 2024
£350,000Flat 4, 27 Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ
Sold Mar 2024
£65,000Flat 4, 23 Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ
Sold Oct 2022
£88,000
Everything we know about 2 4, 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 Thurlow Road homes
On price per m², 2 4 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£399
Street avg £1,757
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 51 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Upton Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Upton St James CofE Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.1dB