Melbourne Court, Flat 1, 16 Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ
About Melbourne Court
Melbourne Court is a mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 3DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. At 47 m² this is the 5th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in Melbourne Court, where floor areas span 35–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 70).
Untraded for 31 years, with the last transfer in March 1995. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 165.3% above the 1995 sale of £49,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 34% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
Melbourne Court has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Melbourne Court
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
Melbourne Court has been held in the same hands since before 2000.
£130,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£49,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
16 March 1995Most recent
£49,000
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 Melbourne Court, 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
Years Held for Melbourne Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,043
Street avg £1,740
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.7 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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.1dB