16 Rowley Road, Torquay, TQ1 4PX
About 16 Rowley Road
16 Rowley Road is a semi-detached house in Torquay (TQ1 4PX). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 sits 54.5% above the 2013 sale of £199,950. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in August 2013.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 31 Aug 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Heating controls changed
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
16 Rowley Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
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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
16 Rowley Road's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).
£309,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 12 years.
£199,950
Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
13 August 2013Most recent
£199,950
+100.0%over 12 years10 May 2001
£100,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 4PX: £342,000 (2025–2021).
Everything we know about 16 Rowley Road, 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 Rowley Road homes
Habitable Rooms for 16 Rowley Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,626
Street avg £1,640
Floor Area
123 m²
Street avg 119 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.2 t/year
Street avg 5.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Petitor Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School. 21 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
49.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB