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2 4, Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ

7 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 4

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

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.

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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 gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street
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 4)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromF38toD58
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
88%11%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2014from Mar 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Nov 2023from Apr 2014
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StoneInsulated Stone

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
11%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 4, Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 4 sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

  1. May 2018
    Tree WorksTrees
    In 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
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2014
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    T1 - Monterey Cypress Cupressus macrocarpa - Dismantle & remove

    Agent
    Knowle Tree Services Limited
    Reference
    AT/2014/0321
    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.

2 4 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -20.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£29,500

Growth on file: -20.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 September 2014Most recent

    £29,500

    -77.0%over 6 years
  2. 1 April 2008

    £128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 3DZ: £105,500 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Thurlow Road homes

Four headline reads against 51 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 4 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£399

Street avg £1,757

Strongly below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below
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.

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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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 3DZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TQ1 3DZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 3DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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