Compass Cottage, Torquay
Compass Cottage, Torquay
Description & Estimates
Public records show Compass Cottage, Torquay to be a modern freehold house with 1,894 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 249 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Compass Cottage, Torquay has an estimated sale value of £416,326 and an estimated rental value of £1,613 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Museum Road, Torquay, TQ1 lies within the TQ1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Compass Cottage, Torquay has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Compass Cottage, Torquay would be worth £437,142, with a potential rental value of £1,694 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £387,183, with a rental value of £1,500 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Compass Cottage, Torquay has decreased by £12,616 (3.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £59 (3.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.6%.
Plot Size
Compass Cottage, Torquay occupies a 249 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 22 other houses in this postcode, 19 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Compass Cottage, Torquay has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Apr 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Compass Cottage, Torquay last changed hands on 26th February 2021, selling for £410,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 21.7% since February 2021.
- Sold Feb 2021£410,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 480 metres of Compass Cottage, Torquay across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 8, Collingwood 38, Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, TQ1 1AJ, a freehold house, sold at £87,450 on the 10th October 2023.
Read more about house prices in TQ1.
- Sold Oct 2023£87,450 | 4 Bed HouseCollingwood 38, Braddons Hill Road East8, Collingwood 38, Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, TQ1 1AJ
- Sold Jan 2021£263,000 | 4 Bed HouseBraddons Hill Road East55, Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, TQ1 1HF
- Sold Aug 2014£285,000 | 4 Bed HouseMuseum RoadWestlands, Museum Road, Torquay, TQ1 1DW
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Compass Cottage, Torquay as the largest and the most expensive of the 42 addresses on Museum Road, Torquay, TQ1.
Against the TQ1 postcode district average, it is £156k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mWarberry CofE Academy
- 1.1kmIlsham Church of England Academy
- 1.1kmEllacombe Church of England Academy
- 1.4kmThe Spires College
- 2.4kmTorquay Academy
- 2.5kmSt Cuthbert Mayne School
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Public Transport Nearby
Torquay station is the nearest stop to Compass Cottage, Torquay at 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmTorquay
- 2.2kmTorre
- 4.4kmPaignton
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
