Flat 1, 42
Flat 1, 42
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, Flat 1, 42, St. James Road, Torquay is a period leasehold apartment with 613 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Flat 1, 42, St. James Road, Torquay is £125,487 and the estimated rental value is £849 per month.
The apartment is within 42, St. James Road, Torquay, TQ1.
St. James Road, Torquay, TQ1 is located within the TQ1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 1, 42, St. James Road, Torquay has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2008 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Flat 1, 42, St. James Road, Torquay is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £131,761 and a rental value of £892 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £116,703 and a rental value of £790 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Flat 1, 42, St. James Road, Torquay has decreased by £2,683 (2.1%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £40 per month (4.7%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 8.1%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 1, 42, St. James Road, Torquay has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 27 Jun 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Flat 1, 42, St. James Road, Torquay was last sold on 29th February 2008 for £110,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since February 2008, the market for similar properties has risen by 41.1%.
- Sold Feb 2008£110,000
- Sold Mar 2004£68,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Flat 1, 42, St. James Road, Torquay within a radius of 450 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Flat 7, Melbourne Court 16, Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ, a leasehold flat which sold for £109,000 on the 13th August 2024.
Read more about house prices in TQ1.
- Sold Aug 2024£109,000 | 2 Bed FlatMelbourne Court 16, Thurlow RoadFlat 7, Melbourne Court 16, Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DZ
- Sold Jun 2024£138,000 | 2 Bed FlatParkfield Road22B, Parkfield Road, Torquay, TQ1 4AN
- Sold May 2021£103,500 | 2 Bed Flat58, Thurlow RoadFlat 1, 58, Thurlow Road, Torquay, TQ1 3EG
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
St. James Road, Torquay, TQ1 has a total of 100 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Flat 1, 42, St. James Road, Torquay is the 67th largest and the 75th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £134k less expensive than the average property in TQ1.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mUpton St James CofE Primary School
- 600mTorre Church of England Academy
- 700mHomelands Primary School
- 600mTorquay Academy
- 900mThe Spires College
- 1.0kmSt Cuthbert Mayne School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Flat 1, 42, St. James Road, Torquay is Torre station, which is 800 metres away.
- 800mTorre
- 1.7kmTorquay
- 5.0kmPaignton
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

