What kind of home is 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX?

9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX?

9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX last sold for £430,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX?

The current EPC rating for 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX is B with a score of 86 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2015 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX?

9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX use?

The latest EPC at 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX?

9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX is in council tax band E.

Which area is 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX in?

9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX sits in Blackawton, Totnes, Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

Is 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX 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 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX?

The closest primary school to 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX is Blackawton Primary School (366m).

What transport links are near 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX?

The closest bus stop to 9 Higher Island, TQ9 7BX is Woodlands Leisure Park, 1.5km away. In total there are 3 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Higher Island, Blackawton, Totnes, TQ9 7BX

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 86

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Higher Island

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

9 Higher Island is a detached house in Blackawton, Totnes, Totnes (TQ9 7BX). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2021) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £612,000 is 42.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£344/sq ft) was about 73.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2020 at £430,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

9 Higher Island ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

B86

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromD56toB86

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (21 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Higher Island, Blackawton, Totnes, TQ9 7BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Higher Island has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£612,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£430,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 July 2020Most recent
£430,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 7BX: £400,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in TQ9 7BX

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On the street

Versus other Higher Island homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 9 Higher Island stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,707

Street avg £3,647

Above

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

1.5 km

Woodlands Leisure Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Blackawton Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ9 7BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 7BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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