Flat, 195 Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 4BY
About Flat
Flat is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 4BY). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 67 m² the property is well over the postcode median (45 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). On the market in August 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years. Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 is 47.3% above the 2011 sale price.
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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
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at Flat
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
Flat valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£119,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 9 years.
£80,775
Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
14 August 2011Most recent
£80,775
+46.9%over 8 years3 October 2002
£55,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 4BY: £94,000 (2024–2005).
Nearby sales in TQ1 4BY
Everything we know about Flat, 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 habitable rooms, Flat stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,206
Street avg £1,635
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 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.
Go deeper on the local area
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