What kind of home is 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN?

17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN last change hands?

17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN last sold for £367,500 in May 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in December 1995, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1995 and May 2022, 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN rose from £80,000 to £367,500, a change of £287,500. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has dropped from a D recorded in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN?

17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 69% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ6 0BN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN use?

The latest EPC at 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN have?

The most recent planning decision at 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN was a refusal for rear extension (ref. 2595/23/CLP) in September 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN?

17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN in?

17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN sits in Kingswear, Dartmouth, Dartmouth. It falls within the TQ6 postcode district.

Is 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN show an average of 34 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (26% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN?

The closest primary school to 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN is Dartmouth Academy (2.4km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dartmouth Academy (2.4km).

How well connected is 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN?

The closest bus stop to 17 Waterhead Close, TQ6 0BN is Waterhead Terrace, 62m away. The nearest tram option is Kingswear (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway), 905m away.

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17 Waterhead Close, Kingswear, Dartmouth, TQ6 0BN

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Waterhead Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

17 Waterhead Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Kingswear, Dartmouth, Dartmouth (TQ6 0BN). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (September 2021); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 113 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £445,000 is 21.1% above the 2022 sale price. Sold May 2022 for £367,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral

Building

Heating systemOil
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

17 Waterhead Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Sept 2021

EPC improved fromD59toE51

Heating System

Gas BoilerUnderfloor

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Waterhead Close, Kingswear, Dartmouth, TQ6 0BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a rear extension application was refused at 17 Waterhead Close in 2023.

2 applications on record at 17 Waterhead Close, Kingswear, Dartmouth, TQ6 0BN

2decisions2extensions30documents3nearby

Sept 2023
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear pitched roofextension
Council
South Hams
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
2595/23/CLP
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConservatoryJan 2024Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 17 Waterhead Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£445,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£367,500

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

26 May 2022Most recent
£367,500
+359.4%over 26 years
6 December 1995
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ6 0BN: £325,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in TQ6 0BN

On the street

Versus other Waterhead Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 17 Waterhead Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,252

Street avg £2,641

Above

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Church Park, Brixham Road, Kingswear

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1 Crestfields, Strete

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Dartmouth district page.

Full Dartmouth report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

34/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Waterhead Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Dartmouth Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ6 0BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ6 0BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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