What type of property is 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB?

31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB?

31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB last sold for £140,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,500 in April 2005, so prices have been flat over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2005 and October 2020, 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB fell from £140,500 to £140,000, a change of £500. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB have?

The current EPC rating for 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB?

31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (1,636 sq ft). That makes it about 230% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ1 3JB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB heated?

The latest EPC at 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB?

31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB located?

31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB sits in Torquay. It falls within the TQ1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB?

Police records around 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB 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 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB?

The closest primary school to 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB is Ellacombe Church of England Academy (282m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Spires College (746m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB?

The closest bus stop to 31c, Ash Hill Road, TQ1 3JB is Library, 172m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31c, Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JB

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

152 m²

1636 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31c

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

31c is a semi-detached house in Torquay (TQ1 3JB). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 152 m² the property is well over the postcode median (53 m² across 47 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 sits 110% above the 2020 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£86/sq ft) was about 48.4% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £140,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 11)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2009from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromC77toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Apr 2009from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Aug 2010from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromC71toG18

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2012from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromG18toD68

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2014from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromD68toE52

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Oct 2019from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE52toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Dec 2020from Oct 2019

EPC improved fromD64toE47

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2022from Dec 2020

EPC improved fromE47toD66

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Feb 2024from Jul 2022

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Jun 2025from Feb 2024

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31c, Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

Feb 2012
Solar PanelsFull
In report
Installation of 10 solar panels on flat roof
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
P/2011/1381
View planning record
Jun 2005
SubdivisionFull
In report
Conversion Into 2 Self Contained Flats With Off Street Parking; Pitched Roof With Velux Windows To Rear Lean To
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
P/2005/0644
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.

31c's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 October 2020Most recent
£140,000
10 April 2005
£140,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 3JB: £358,940 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in TQ1 3JB

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On the street

Versus other Ash Hill Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 31c runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£921

Street avg £3,454

Strongly below

Floor Area

152 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

On par

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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.

Full Torquay report

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Library — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ellacombe Church of England Academy. 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 3JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 3JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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