197a, Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 4BY
About 197a
197a is a mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 4BY). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 51 m² this is the 14th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–79 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 22 units on file.
Held since December 2002 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 110% above the 2002 sale of £60,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
197a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 197a
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
197a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£126,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£60,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
6 December 2002Most recent
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 4BY: £94,000 (2024–2009).
Nearby sales in TQ1 4BY
Everything we know about 197a, 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 Union Street homes
On price per m², 197a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,176
Street avg £1,639
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 51 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
East Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Upton St James CofE Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.1dB