57a, Upton Road, Torquay, TQ1 4AJ
About 57a
57a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 4AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 24.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£196/sq ft) was about 53.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2020 at £152,000.
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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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
57a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Feb 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
57a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 57a
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
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
£189,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 7 years.
£152,000
Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
27 September 2020Most recent
£152,000
+68.9%over 7 years19 June 2013
£90,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 4AJ: £241,500 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in TQ1 4AJ
Everything we know about 57a, 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
Versus other Upton Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 57a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,111
Street avg £1,616
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 148 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 6.4 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
Coach Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 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
49.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB