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20 Barn Owl Close, Torquay, TQ2 7TN

UPRN:200002929699Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (56)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:43:53.388347+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T18:13:42.887740+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T10:56:12.661835+00:00)
20 Barn Owl Close, Torquay, TQ2 7TN

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£364,000
£346k - £382kHigh
Estimate
£364k
Range
£346k – £382k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
4.29%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

20 Barn Owl Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 61/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (37/100). 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 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
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HP Score
61/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
43/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
37/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 37
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£364,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield4.29%
1y Growth+3.6%
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+3.1%
Last Sold Price£350,000 (2022-02-04)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0TQ2 7TN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P/2026/0575
    Certificate of lawfulness for the completion of planning permission P/2017/1222 (Two storey side extension with associated works including hardstanding.)
    Pending
  • P/2026/0452
    Variation of conditions in relation to P/2020/1252 (Proposed single storey rear extension, removal of side steps, and roof alterations inc. loft conversion and associated works.): Conditions P1 - (Approved Plans) & 01 - (Window Height on South West Elevation). Variation sought: Window alterations, including amendments to allow for obscure glazing for windows below 1.7m cill height to SW elevation. Removal of existing steps and construction of new steps and retaining wall. (Retrospective).
    Pending
  • P/2026/0421
    Single storey extension to side (E).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-02-04
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,963
Population Density2,761 /km²
Owner Occupied58%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 64%65+ 14%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Lodestar Academy
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Lift Barton Hill
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Shiphay Learning Academy
    0.9 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
    1.0 mi
    Good

5 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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