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The Brunel Tower, 17 The Manor House Apartments, Seaway Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6PS

UPRN:10000013131Converted Flat4 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T01:03:29.694578+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-02T06:31:39.446178+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
The Brunel Tower, 17 The Manor House Apartments, Seaway Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6PS

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£638,000
£607k - £670kHigh
Estimate
£638k
Range
£607k – £670k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,750
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,750
Yield
5.17%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

The Brunel Tower earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (70/100). 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 SourcesEPC RegisterPortal 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
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
70/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 41
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£638,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,750
Gross Yield5.17%
1y Growth-41.9%
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+3.1%
Last Sold Price£480,000 (2007-09-20)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
3TQ2 6PS
Approval Rate
50%12mo
Development
low
  • AT/2026/0290
    T1 English Oak - reduce height to 5m and reduce branch which overhangs road (NE) in by 4m to growth point at around 6m (see photo). Reduce garden side (SW) in by 3m to balance the crown.
    Pending
  • P/2026/0658
    Non-material amendment relating to P/2025/0156. Amendments sought: retention of part of existing chimney, change first floor finish from stone to render, refinement of photovoltaic panel layout and minor changes to front elevation, including removal of 3 x external posts.
    Pending
  • P/2026/0629
    Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2025/0814: Formation of single storey extension to rear (north-east) elevation with creation of terrace space over. Conditions: 01 - Materials, P1 - Approved Plans. Variations sought: replacement of flat roofs with pitched roof design.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2007-09-20
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,963
Population Density-
Owner Occupied87%
Age Distribution
0-15 10%16-64 48%65+ 42%

Schools Nearby

  • Cockington Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Preston Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Eat That Frog C.I.C
    0.9 mi
    -
  • Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
    1.0 mi
    Good

6 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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