What kind of home is 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE?

1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE?

1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE last sold for £283,500 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE?

1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE?

1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE in?

1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE sits in Dartington Hall, Totnes, Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

Is 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE 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.

What schools are near 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE?

The closest primary school to 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE is Dartington Church of England Academy (1.4km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Community College (1.6km).

How well connected is 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Tower Cottages, TQ9 6EE is Dartington Hall, 54m away. The nearest tram option is Totnes (South Devon Railway), 1.6km away.

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1 Tower Cottages, Dartington Hall, Totnes, TQ9 6EE

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Tower Cottages

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

1 Tower Cottages is a semi-detached house in Dartington Hall, Totnes, Totnes (TQ9 6EE). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 is 17.1% below the 2024 sale of £283,500, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £283,500.

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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 2)

Sept 2017

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD55toE52

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Tower Cottages, Dartington Hall, Totnes, TQ9 6EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Tower Cottages, Dartington Hall, Totnes, TQ9 6EE

2decisions2extensions37documents4nearby

Oct 2025
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed demolition of the existing conservatory & the construction of a new one, construction of a dormer window in the rear-facing pitch of the roof, loft to be converted into an additional bedroom & replace windows with low-E double glazed units
Council
South Hams
Extension
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
2553/25/CLP
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Loft ConversionDec 2025Decision

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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

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£283,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 May 2024Most recent
£283,500

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dartington Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Dartington Church of England Academy. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ9 6EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 6EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.2dB

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