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

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

When did 5a, The Studio, South Street, TQ9 5DZ last change hands?

5a, The Studio, South Street, TQ9 5DZ last sold for £192,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5a, The Studio, South Street, TQ9 5DZ have?

The current EPC rating for 5a, The Studio, South Street, TQ9 5DZ is F with a score of 38 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2008 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

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

5a, The Studio, South Street, TQ9 5DZ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5a, The Studio, South Street, TQ9 5DZ heated?

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

Where is 5a, The Studio, South Street, TQ9 5DZ located?

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

How safe is the area around 5a, The Studio, South Street, TQ9 5DZ?

Police records around 5a, The Studio, 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 5a, The Studio, South Street, TQ9 5DZ?

The closest primary school to 5a, The Studio, 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 5a, The Studio, South Street, TQ9 5DZ?

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

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5a, The Studio, South Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 38

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a semi-detached house in Totnes (TQ9 5DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows an F (score 38), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2008); the latest reading is 3 bands lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 3-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 is 39.6% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £192,000.

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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.

5a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

May 2023

EPC Rating

F38

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromC72toE54

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

20%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2018from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromE54toC76

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2019from Oct 2018

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2019from Feb 2019

EPC improved fromC70toD62

Heating System

Storage HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

May 2023from Aug 2019

EPC improved fromD62toF38

Heating System

UnderfloorGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

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

5a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£192,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 September 2024Most recent
£192,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 5DZ: £320,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in TQ9 5DZ

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,286

Street avg £8,429

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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