What type of property is Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP?

Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP have?

The current EPC rating for Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP?

Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ9 6EP. Source: EPC Register.

How is Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP heated?

The latest EPC at Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP records biomass as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP?

Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP?

Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP located?

Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP sits in Dartington Hall, Totnes, Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

Is Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP in a safe area?

Police records around Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP 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 Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP?

The closest primary school to Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP is Dartington Church of England Academy (1.5km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Community College (1.6km).

How well connected is Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP?

The closest bus stop to Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, TQ9 6EP is Dartington Hall, 81m away. The nearest tram option is Totnes (South Devon Railway), 1.6km away.

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Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, Dartington Hall, Totnes, TQ9 6EP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Higher Close

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

Higher Close is a semi-detached house in Dartington Hall, Totnes, Totnes (TQ9 6EP). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on biomass.

At 87 m² it sits well below the postcode median (133 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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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.

Higher Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromC73toD60

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Sept 2023from Jul 2021

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, Dartington Hall, Totnes, TQ9 6EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 1, Dartington Hall, Totnes, TQ9 6EP

1decisions21documents4nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Sept 2025
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use of 1st floor & 2nd floor accommodation in both Albemarle block & Perry block from student/boarding accommodation (Class C2) to Class E(g)(i) (office) (part retrospective)
Council
South Hams
Retrospective
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
1758/25/FUL
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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.

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

Current estimate

£258,000

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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.

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Area

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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

1.5 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 6EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 6EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.2dB

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