290a, Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RW
About 290a
290a is a mid-terrace house in Torquay (TQ1 4RW). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 63 m² this is the 34th smallest of 67 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 18–197 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
Know exactly what you're buying at 290a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
290a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 290a
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
290a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ1 4RW: £276,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in TQ1 4RW
Flat 2, 256 Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RW
Sold Mar 2025
£400,000248 Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RW
Sold Feb 2025
£350,000Flat 2, 250 Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RW
Sold Jan 2025
£123,000Flat 1, 292 Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RW
Sold May 2024
£155,000260 Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RW
Sold Feb 2024
£276,000
Everything we know about 290a, 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 Teignmouth Road homes
On epc rating, 290a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
77 (C)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 59 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
0.2 km
Park Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Cuthbert Mayne 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
49.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB