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Flat 8A, Barrington House, Barrington Road, Torquay, TQ1 2QJ

UPRN:10024002822Converted Flat1 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T17:14:24.589647+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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
Flat 8A, Barrington House, Barrington Road, Torquay, TQ1 2QJ

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£118,000
£112k - £124kHigh
Estimate
£118k
Range
£112k – £124k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£600
£550 - £650
Monthly
£600
Yield
6.10%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 8A earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (66/100). 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
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
66/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 35
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£118,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£600
Gross Yield6.10%
1y Growth+92.5%
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£105,000 (2017-08-10)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1TQ1 2QJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • AT/2026/0303
    Reduce Beech (Fagus sylvatica) in the Southern most corner of the property by 2m to create a rough 2.5m gap between the canopy and neighbouring building. Reduction works are to happen only to the lower aspect of the canopy and only to create the gap around the neighbouring property to reduce the risk of damage. Those works will be carried out following current British standards.
    Pending
  • AT/2026/0300
    G1 Sycamore group, within tree belt adjacent to cafe. Running between Red Maple and finished around the Spruce. Sycamores to be re - pollared to approx a finished height of around 6m from ground level. pre pruning dimensions: h. 12m average w. 4-5m post pruning dimensions: h. 6m average w. 4-5m
    Pending
  • 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

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership66%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining156 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-08-10
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,963
Population Density2,004 /km²
Owner Occupied61%
Age Distribution
0-15 8%16-64 51%65+ 41%

Schools Nearby

  • Ilsham Church of England Academy
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Warberry CofE Academy
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • The Spires College
    0.8 mi
    Good

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

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