Our Data Sources
42, Orkney Close, Torquay has 61 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in June 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2009.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 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 42, Orkney Close, Torquay, we estimate a market value of £222,294 and a rental value of £1,131 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £196,889 and £1,001 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 42, Orkney Close, Torquay as measuring 147 m2.
That makes it the 27th largest plot in the postcode, where 43 of the 45 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
42, Orkney Close, Torquay has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Mar 2009.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 42, Orkney Close, Torquay completed on 29th June 2018 at £177,500 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 6 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 11.1% over the period since June 2018.
- Sold Jun 2018£177,500
- Sold Feb 2013£135,000
- Sold Jan 2003£109,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2019 193 properties similar to 42, Orkney Close, Torquay have sold within a radius of 770 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 24th April 2026, was 24, Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS, a freehold house which sold for £200,000.
Read more about house prices in TQ2.
- Sold Apr 2026£200,000 | 2 Bed House24, Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS24, Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS
- Sold Apr 2026£180,000 | 2 Bed House23, Kintyre Close, Torquay, TQ2 7BQ23, Kintyre Close, Torquay, TQ2 7BQ
- Sold Jan 2026£220,000 | 2 Bed House6, Cayman Close, Torquay, TQ2 7GE6, Cayman Close, Torquay, TQ2 7GE
- Sold Nov 2025£195,300 | 2 Bed House29, Skye Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DT29, Skye Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DT
- Sold Sep 2025£193,000 | 2 Bed House14, Cayman Close, Torquay, TQ2 7GE14, Cayman Close, Torquay, TQ2 7GE
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 £227,760, ranging from £197,637 to £318,386.
- 44 Orkney Close
2 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £215,857
- 40 Orkney Close
2 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £213,906
- 38 Orkney Close
2 Bed House | 14 m | Est. Value: £213,906
- 46 Orkney Close
4 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £314,035
- 48 Orkney Close
3 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £235,816
Location Comparison
Of the 45 addresses on Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2, 42, Orkney Close, Torquay comes out as the 43rd largest and the 41st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £51k less expensive than the average property across the TQ2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Lift Barton Hill500 m away
- Watcombe Primary School1.5 km away
- Torre Church of England Academy1.6 km away
- Torquay Academy1.2 km away
- St Cuthbert Mayne School1.3 km away
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School1.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Torre|1.9 km away
- Torquay|3.3 km away
- Newton Abbot|5.7 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
