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4 Start Bay Heights, Totnes Road, Strete, Dartmouth, TQ6 0RU

Notable views3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 42
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 4 Start Bay Heights

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

4 Start Bay Heights is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Strete, Dartmouth, Dartmouth (TQ6 0RU). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 66 m² it sits well below the postcode median (103 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£439/sq ft) was about 122.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £312,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Feb 2009
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2022from Feb 2019
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Start Bay Heights, Totnes Road, Strete, Dartmouth, TQ6 0RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Start Bay Heights, Totnes Road, Strete, Dartmouth, TQ6 0RU

1decisions10documents3nearby
  1. Mar 2021
    ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Lawful development certificate for proposed temporary home office in garage, velux window to west facing pitched roof

    Council
    South Hams
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    3139/20/CLP
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.
Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£312,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 August 2023Most recent

    £312,000

    +35.7%over 3 years

  2. 23 July 2020

    £230,000

    +29.2%over 9 years

  3. 29 September 2010

    £178,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ6 0RU: £436,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Totnes Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 4 Start Bay Heights stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,727

Street avg £2,936

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 160 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 8.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Start Bay Heights

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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£318k

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

34/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Coastal Path — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Stoke Fleming Community Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ6 0RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Start Bay Heights, Totnes Road, Strete, Dartmouth, TQ6 0RU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.