Royal Court, Flat 8, Bedford Road, Torquay, TQ1 3LJ
About Royal Court
Royal Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Torquay (TQ1 3LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. At 54 m² this is the 7th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in Royal Court, where floor areas span 47–56 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 74).
Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £155,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- BalconyYes
Building
- LiftYes
- ConciergeYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
- Dec 2019RenovationFullIn report
Removal of 8 x painted metal frames, glazed balcony balustrades. Replacement with frameless glass balustrades with stainless steel top rail.
- Agent
- Arbor Design
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- P/2019/1084
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Royal 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
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
£159,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 24 years.
£155,000
Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 24 years.
Sales timeline
10 October 2024Most recent
£155,000
+158.3%over 24 years11 May 2000
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 3LJ: £158,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in TQ1 3LJ
Sefton Court, Flat 8, Bedford Road, Torquay, TQ1 3LJ
Sold Jan 2025
£144,000Sefton Court, Flat 3, Bedford Road, Torquay, TQ1 3LJ
Sold Jan 2025
£145,000Royal Court, Flat 6, Bedford Road, Torquay, TQ1 3LJ
Sold Nov 2024
£158,000Royal Court, Flat 7, Bedford Road, Torquay, TQ1 3LJ
Sold May 2024
£180,000Kyrenia, Bedford Road, Torquay, TQ1 3LJ
Sold Apr 2023
£286,000
Everything we know about Royal 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 Bedford Road homes
Royal Court is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£2,870
Street avg £2,375
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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
47.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.5dB