What did 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ sell for?

3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ last sold for £43,950 in November 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,000 in March 1996, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1996 and November 2000, 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ rose from £29,000 to £43,950, a change of £14,950. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ?

3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ in?

3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ sits in Torquay. It falls within the TQ1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ?

Police records around 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ 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.

What schools are near 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ?

The closest primary school to 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ is All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School (612m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Spires College (732m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ?

The closest bus stop to 3a, Bedford Road, TQ1 3LJ is Babbacombe Hotel, 52m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3a, Bedford Road, Torquay, TQ1 3LJ

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Band A

Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a property in Torquay (TQ1 3LJ). It has council tax band A.

It hasn't traded since November 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

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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.

Last sold (2000)

£43,950

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

27 November 2000Most recent
£43,950
+51.6%over 4 years
22 March 1996
£29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 3LJ: £155,000 (2025–2024).

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Babbacombe Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 3LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

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