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22 Third Avenue

TQ1 4JF

TORQUAY

Current

C

69

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in TORQUAY, TQ1 4JF. The property offers 135m² (1453 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1302, comprising £1029 for heating, £154 for hot water, and £119 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2025 for £345,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 22 Third Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this TORQUAY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1302 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 135m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the TQ1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs TORQUAY

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs TQ1

This property69
Average57
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £614/year more than the TORQUAY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 26 Mar 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

22 Third Avenue

TQ1 4JF

TORQUAY

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

135.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

31 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

178 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

26 Mar 2025

marketed sale

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About TORQUAY

TORQUAY is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in TORQUAY have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). Heating costs are £341 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The TQ1 postcode district contains over 15000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£345,000

RECENT

18 July 2025

Type: Detached

+£70,000(+25.5%)

vs previous sale

£275,000

17 November 2017

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 25.5% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1029.0/yr

Save £130/yr

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Hot Water

£154.0/yr

Save £50/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£119.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Homelands Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayTQ1 4NT

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

St Cuthbert Mayne School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayTQ1 4RN

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Margaret's Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayTQ1 4PA

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Torquay Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayTQ2 7NU

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayTQ1 4NZ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Upton St James CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayTQ1 4AZ

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Torre Church of England Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayTQ1 4DN

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayTQ1 4QH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime439 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

190 incidents (43%)

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Anti-social behaviour

57 incidents (13%)

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Shoplifting

36 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

35 incidents (8%)

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Theft

30 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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