3 Osprey House, 92–96 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3UR

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
3 Osprey House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (74/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonModerate
- MiningLow
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseHigh
Planning Activity
- PendingP/2026/0676Variation of Condition relating to application P/2025/0650: Demolition of raised timber deck and construction of single-storey extension to rear with roof terrace over. Construction of external swimming pool and associated landscaping works. Condition: P1 - Approved Plans. Amendments sought: design and layout amendments including removal of connecting stair to ground level and alterations to door openings.
- ApprovedAT/2026/0294Lime Tree - Trunk 1 - SW side. General crown reduction 20% with selective additional thinning of any significant lateral branches that overhang Wellswood footpath. Trunk 2 - Self felled. To be cleared and logged. Trunk 3 - Central trunk - General crown reduction 25% to reduce wind exposure - See photo showing early sign of fungal infection following close/adjoined growth with Trunk 2. Requires therefore regular monitoring with possible future decision to top/fell. Trunk 4 - East/North East Growth. Evident disturbance to it's root system or surface uplift from the failure of trunk 2. - General crown reduction 20%. In this case "crown" is mainly lateral plus selective lateral (horizonal) reduction of some heavier branches to reduce risk of leverage load.
- PendingP/2026/0643Non Material Amendment to P/2025/0689. Amendments sought: Minor facade alterations and window placements.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership66%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining102 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2005-01-28
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School0.3 miGood
- The Spires College0.5 miGood
- Inspected by ISIAbbey School0.5 mi
- Homelands Primary School0.7 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
4 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Osprey House, 92 - 96 Babbacombe Road-£135k-
- Osprey House, 92 - 96 Babbacombe Road-£110k-
- Osprey House, 92 - 96 Babbacombe Road-£170k-
- Osprey House, 92 - 96 Babbacombe Road-£118k-