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Swallows Hatch, 24 Loxbury Road, Torquay, TQ2 6RS

UPRN:100040549032Detached Bungalow4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: E (53)
Data freshness:Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T15:52:25.315755+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· 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
Swallows Hatch, 24 Loxbury Road, Torquay, TQ2 6RS

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
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Rent Estimate (pcm)
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Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Swallows Hatch earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (50/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageHM 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
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Investment Score
No data
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
Walkability
50/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 11Bike 43
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate-
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+3.1%
Last Sold Price£380,000 (2015-07-30)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
4TQ2 6RS
Approval Rate
100%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/2026/0629
    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
  • AT/2026/0253
    Leylandii - Fell Fell one Leylandii tree to approximately fence height, leaving the remaining stump in situ. Reason for Works: The tree is to be removed due to its location immediately adjacent to the boundary/fence and its limited long-term suitability for its current position. All works to be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010 - Tree Work - Recommendations.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-07-30
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,963
Population Density425 /km²
Owner Occupied75%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 60%65+ 22%

Schools Nearby

  • Sherwell Valley Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Cockington Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Torquay Boys' Grammar School
    0.7 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

Comparables

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  • Sunnyvale, 31 Loxbury Road
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