What kind of home is Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP?

Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP?

The current EPC rating for Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP is D with a score of 61 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.

How big is Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP?

Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ9 6EP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP use?

The latest EPC at Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP records biomass as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP?

Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, 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.

Which area is Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP in?

Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP sits in Dartington Hall, Totnes, Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP?

Police records around Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, 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.

What schools are near Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP?

The closest primary school to Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, 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).

What is the nearest station to Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, TQ9 6EP?

The closest bus stop to Higher Close, Albemarle Flat 2, 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 2, Dartington Hall, Totnes, TQ9 6EP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

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 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 61), 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 73). Main heating runs on biomass.

At 73 m² it sits well below the postcode median (133 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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

D61

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

Jun 2021from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromC74toD60

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Sept 2023from Jun 2021

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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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 2, Dartington Hall, Totnes, TQ9 6EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Higher Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£237,000

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.

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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

1.5 km

Dartington Church of England Academy. 4 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 6EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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