Ashton Lea, Flat 2, 7 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JB
About Ashton Lea
Ashton Lea is a semi-detached house in Torquay (TQ1 3JB). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. At 53 m² this is the 6th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in Ashton Lea, where floor areas span 25–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Ashton Lea's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Jun 2024Tree WorksTreesIn report
We plan to remove this conifer tree at Ashton Lea, 7 Ash Hill Road Torquay
- Agent
- Clear View Trees
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- AT/2024/0138
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Ashton Lea
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
Ashton Lea has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£137,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 3JB: £358,940 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in TQ1 3JB
Sandown Court, Flat 8, 27 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JB
Sold Apr 2025
£75,00029 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JB
Sold Oct 2024
£358,94015 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JB
Sold Dec 2023
£438,000Sandown Court, Flat 9, 27 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JB
Sold Sept 2023
£122,00025 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JB
Sold Aug 2023
£679,000
Everything we know about Ashton Lea, 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 Ash Hill Road homes
On co₂ emissions, Ashton Lea stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
80 (C)
Street avg 58 (D)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 46 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
Library — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Ellacombe Church of England Academy. 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
50.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB