What type of property is 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ?

2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ?

The current EPC rating for 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ?

2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ9 5DZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ?

The only planning records linked to 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ?

2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ is in council tax band D.

Where is 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ located?

2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ sits in Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

Is 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (150% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ?

The closest primary school to 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ is The Grove School (72m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Community College (906m).

What is the nearest station to 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ?

The closest bus stop to 2a, South Street, TQ9 5DZ is Market Square, 80m away. The nearest rail option is Totnes Rail Station, 547m away.

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2a, South Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DZ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a semi-detached house in Totnes (TQ9 5DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 10 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 10)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2008from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE41toF38

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

45%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2008from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromF38toD64

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2012from Dec 2008

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

50%77%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2012from Jan 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

PoorGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

77%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2014from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD65toE54

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SecondaryPartial Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Oct 2017from Jun 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemGas Multipoint

Hot water system changed

Feb 2019from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromE51toC69

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Gas MultipointImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

29%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Feb 2019

EPC improved fromC69toF33

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Jun 2024

EPC improved fromF33toE53

Windows

Very PoorPoor

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, South Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 2a is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 2a, South Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DZ

2decisions14documents5nearby

Jan 2008
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Various Felling And Surgery
Reference
56/2581/07/TCA
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksDec 2022T1: Laurel - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m. Formative prunecanopy by 1-2 metres in a South western direction. No cuts shouldexceed a diameter of 25mm in branch diameter. Crown lift branches thathave grown in a south eastern direction over road to achieve a heightof 3m clearance from ground level. Tip weight reduction and tertiarybranches to be removed/reduced. Prune young growth that grows on asecondary branch, away from the Lounge window, tree has reached itsfull growing capacity for its space a formative prune with some heightremoved from the canopy will achieve a better shape for the tree andgive it a higher aesthetic lookDecision

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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.

2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£368,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 TQ9 5DZ: £320,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in TQ9 5DZ

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 61 (D)

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Totnes report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Market Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Grove School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ9 5DZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 5DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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