Our Data Sources
491, Babbacombe Road, Torquay has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in January 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2025.
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 491, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, we estimate a market value of £221,800 and a rental value of £1,047 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £196,452 and £928 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
491, Babbacombe Road, Torquay has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Oct 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 491, Babbacombe Road, Torquay completed on 20th January 2022 at £280,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 41.4% over the period since January 2022.
- Sold Jan 2022£280,000
- Sold Nov 2013£182,500
- Sold Apr 2004£182,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2018 3 properties similar to 491, Babbacombe Road, Torquay have sold within a radius of 510 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 21st November 2025, was 487, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL, a freehold house which sold for £200,000.
Read more about house prices in TQ1.
- Sold Nov 2025£200,000 | 4 Bed House487, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL487, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL
- Sold Jul 2025£220,000 | 4 Bed House493, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL493, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL
- Sold Mar 2018£300,000 | 4 Bed House485, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL485, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HL
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 £218,949, ranging from £79,957 to £441,203.
- 493 Babbacombe Road
4 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £210,574
- 489 Babbacombe Road
4 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £213,220
- 487 Babbacombe Road
4 Bed House | 14 m | Est. Value: £207,218
- Flat 1, 497 Babbacombe Road
1 Bed Flat | 19 m | Est. Value: £79,957
- Flat 4, 497 Babbacombe Road
2 Bed Flat | 19 m | Est. Value: £93,283
Location Comparison
Of the 574 addresses on Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1, 491, Babbacombe Road, Torquay comes out as the 54th largest and the 201st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £53k less expensive than the average property across the TQ1 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Warberry CofE Academy500 m away
- Ilsham Church of England Academy700 m away
- All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School1.1 km away
- The Spires College1.4 km away
- St Cuthbert Mayne School2.6 km away
- Torquay Academy2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Torquay|2.1 km away
- Torre|2.5 km away
- Paignton|4.8 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
