What kind of home is 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG?

3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG sell for?

3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG last sold for £145,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £187,500 in June 2007, so prices have been falling over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and February 2024, 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG fell from £187,500 to £145,000, a change of £42,500. That works out to roughly -1.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG?

3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 68% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ1 4AG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG use?

The latest EPC at 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG have?

3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG?

3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG in?

3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG sits in Torquay. It falls within the TQ1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG?

Police records around 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG 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 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG?

The closest primary school to 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG is Upton St James CofE Primary School (388m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Torquay Academy (893m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Upton Road, TQ1 4AG is Upton Road, 39m away. The nearest rail option is Torre Rail Station, 576m away.

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3 Upton Road, Torquay, TQ1 4AG

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 3 Upton Road

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

3 Upton Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 4AG). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 94 m² the property is well over the postcode median (56 m² across 48 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £176,000 is 21.4% above the 2024 sale price. Sold February 2024 for £145,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C71

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 2013from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE51toD56

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Dec 2023from Mar 2016

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

39%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2025from Dec 2023

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jun 2025from Jan 2025

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Upton Road, Torquay, TQ1 4AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

Mar 2025
SubdivisionFull
In report
Conversion of lower ground floor to flat with dedicated access from garden (retrospective).
Retrospective
Reference
P/2025/0068
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Jan 2025
SubdivisionFull
In report
Conversion of lower ground floor to flat with dedicated access from garden (retrospective).
Retrospective
Reference
P/2024/0779
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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.

3 Upton Road's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£145,000

Growth on file: -1.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

5 February 2024Most recent
£145,000
-22.7%over 16 years
14 June 2007
£187,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 4AG: £130,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in TQ1 4AG

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On the street

Versus other Upton Road homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Upton Road outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,543

Street avg £1,613

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Upton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Upton St James CofE Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ1 4AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ1 4AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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