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

UPRN:10000010832Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: -
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:56:40.726582+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T14:55:40.241254+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
3 Osprey House, 92–96 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3UR

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
8 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£162,000
£146k - £178kMedium
Estimate
£162k
Range
£146k – £178k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£750 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
5.93%

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.

Key SourcesPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
29/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
74/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 39
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£162,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield5.93%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£120,000 (2005-01-28)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseHigh

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0TQ1 3UR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P/2026/0676
    Variation 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.
    Pending
  • AT/2026/0294
    Lime 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.
    Approved
  • P/2026/0643
    Non Material Amendment to P/2025/0689. Amendments sought: Minor facade alterations and window placements.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership66%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining102 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2005-01-28
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
13 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,963
Population Density-
Owner Occupied60%
Age Distribution
0-15 9%16-64 46%65+ 45%

Schools Nearby

  • All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • The Spires College
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Abbey School
    0.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Homelands Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Report 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.

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