What kind of home is 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP?

10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP sell for?

10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP last sold for £655,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £390,000 in December 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2005 and October 2024, 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP rose from £390,000 to £655,000, a change of £265,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP?

10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ1 3TP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP use?

The latest EPC at 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP had any planning applications?

10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in July 2025 under ref. P/2025/0191. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP?

10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP in?

10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP sits in Torquay. It falls within the TQ1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP?

Police records around 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP 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 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP?

The closest primary school to 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP is Ilsham Church of England Academy (479m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Spires College (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP?

The closest bus stop to 10 Den Brook Close, TQ1 3TP is Babbacombe Road, 249m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Den Brook Close, Torquay, TQ1 3TP

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Den Brook Close

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

10 Den Brook Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Torquay (TQ1 3TP). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£438/sq ft) was about 165.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £655,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Mar 2024

EPC improved fromD62toC75

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Den Brook Close, Torquay, TQ1 3TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Jul 2025
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Removal of conservatory and formation of single storey rear extension, external wall insulations and cladding, rendering of brick walls & new fenestration throughout, new raised terraces, steps, balustrading and associated works.
Extension
Reference
P/2025/0191
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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.

10 Den Brook Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£608,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£655,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2024Most recent
£655,000
+67.9%over 18 years
20 December 2005
£390,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 3TP: £580,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in TQ1 3TP

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On the street

Versus other Den Brook Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Den Brook Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,712

Street avg £2,907

Strongly above

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 159 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Torquay report

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

0.2 km

Babbacombe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ilsham Church of England Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ1 3TP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 3TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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