5a, The Studio, South Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DZ
About 5a
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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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
5a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Planning history
5a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 5a
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
£268,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£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
Everything we know about 5a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other South Street homes
On years held, 5a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,286
Street avg £8,429
Floor Area
84 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.7 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.4dB