Flat 1, 2 Magdalene Road, Torquay, TQ1 4AF
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 4AF). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. At 70 m² this is the 10th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
At 70 m² it's 22.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 69 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 is 30% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £90,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- TenureFreehold
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 1
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Environmental risk flagged
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Sales history & valuation
Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£117,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 22 years.
£90,000
Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
30 June 2024Most recent
£90,000
-17.1%over 16 years2 August 2007
£108,500
+81.0%over 4 years29 November 2002
£59,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 4AF: £85,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in TQ1 4AF
Everything we know about Flat 1, 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
- Environmental risk flagged
Versus other Magdalene Road homes
On years held, Flat 1 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,286
Street avg £1,348
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Torre Shops — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Upton St James CofE Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.1dB