Our Data Sources
261, Babbacombe Road, Torquay has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in May 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2013.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 261, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, we estimate a market value of £301,516 and a rental value of £1,318 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £267,057 and £1,167 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 261, Babbacombe Road, Torquay as measuring 157 m2.
That makes it the 8th largest plot in the postcode, where 18 of the 22 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
261, Babbacombe Road, Torquay has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Feb 2013.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 261, Babbacombe Road, Torquay completed on 24th May 2019 at £213,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 23.0% over the period since May 2019.
- Sold May 2019£213,000
- Sold Jul 2001£99,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 29 properties similar to 261, Babbacombe Road, Torquay have sold within a radius of 740 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 12th August 2025, was 7, Warwick Close, Torquay, TQ1 3TH, a freehold house which sold for £320,000.
Read more about house prices in TQ1.
- Sold Aug 2025£320,000 | 4 Bed House7, Warwick Close, Torquay, TQ1 3TH7, Warwick Close, Torquay, TQ1 3TH
- Sold Aug 2025£327,500 | 4 Bed House123, Reddenhill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3NY123, Reddenhill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3NY
- Sold May 2025£180,000 | 4 Bed House157, Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, TQ1 1LW157, Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, TQ1 1LW
- Sold Mar 2025£400,000 | 4 Bed House19, Reddenhill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3RQ19, Reddenhill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3RQ
- Sold Oct 2024£285,000 | 4 Bed House211, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SX211, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SX
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £235,203, ranging from £110,323 to £310,532.
- 263 Babbacombe Road
4 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £310,532
- 259 Babbacombe Road
4 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £276,046
- 255 Babbacombe Road
4 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £253,536
- 269 Babbacombe Road
2 Bed Flat | 21 m | Est. Value: £121,728
- First Floor Flat
2 Bed Flat | 22 m | Est. Value: £139,915
Location Comparison
Of the 574 addresses on Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1, 261, Babbacombe Road, Torquay comes out as the 79th largest and the 117th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £23k more expensive than the average property across the TQ1 district.
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Schools Nearby
- All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School500 m away
- Ilsham Church of England Academy900 m away
- Warberry CofE Academy1.0 km away
- The Spires College1.0 km away
- St Cuthbert Mayne School1.9 km away
- Torquay Academy2.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Torre|2.7 km away
- Torquay|2.9 km away
- Paignton|6.0 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Internet coverage here is poor, based on recent Ofcom data, and connectivity may be weak or unavailable.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow or No Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
