For sale Flat

FLAT 5

ST. PETERS HOUSE, KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY TQ1 2NL

2 beds 1 baths 441 sq ft Listed 21 Apr 2026 (-90d)

£199,950

Guide Price

Reduced on 19 Jun 2026

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Floor area

41 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£130,000 Nov 2018

Price per m²

£4,877/m²

Local average

£171,714 (+16.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,994 of 33,755)

Street crime

216 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Spacious first floor apartment
  • Offered with no onward chain
  • Sought after Wellswood location
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Open plan living space
  • Modern fitted kitchen with built in appliances
  • Contemporary bathroom
  • Telephone/video entry system
  • Useful separate storage cupboard
  • Open views over surrounding area

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
On street
Restrictions
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

A superb and spacious two bedroom first floor apartment, ideally situated in a sought after residential area, offering open views from the rear elevation and well presented modern accommodation.
The property benefits from a secure telephone/video entry system and opens into a welcoming hallway with access to the communal first floor landing and a useful separate storage cupboard. The standout feature is the impressive open plan living space providing a bright and versatile area for both relaxing and entertaining. The modern fitted kitchen is finished to a high standard and includes a range of built in appliances.
There are two generously sized double bedrooms along with a contemporary fitted bathroom completing the accommodation.
With its spacious layout, modern finish, and attractive outlook, this apartment is well suited to a range of buyers including first-time purchasers, downsizers, or those seeking a lock-up-and-leave coastal home.
Offered for sale with no onward chain, an early viewing is highly recommended.

Listed by

Torquay

Absolute Sales & Lettings Ltd

Reference: 174707537

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/03/2026

Expiry date: 19/03/2036

Current heating cost: £451/year

Potential heating cost: £304/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,750

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £199,950 +53.8%
Sold 19/11/2018 (7 years ago) £130,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
BARRINGTON HOUSE FLAT 12 BARRINGTON ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2QJ £225,000 09/01/2026 Flat
MORNINGSIDE FLAT 6 BARRINGTON ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2QJ £160,000 25/11/2025 Flat
Same street 11 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £520,000 26/03/2025 Semi-detached
Same street ADMIRALS HOUSE, 1 FLAT 3 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £240,000 02/09/2024 Flat
Same street AMBERLEY COURT FLAT 1 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £108,000 28/06/2024 Flat
Same street ADMIRALS HOUSE, 1 FLAT 1 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £405,000 20/12/2023 Flat
RIVERSDALE VILLA ALLWINDS KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2EN £225,000 15/12/2023 Flat
Same street MONTROSE FLAT 2 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £450,000 01/12/2023 Flat
WELLSWOOD HEIGHTS 3 HIGHER ERITH ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NH £185,000 30/11/2023 Flat
Same street BEREA KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £620,000 26/05/2023 Detached
GLENSIDE COURT FLAT 2 HIGHER ERITH ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2RJ £72,000 15/05/2023 Flat
ASHELDON MANOR FLAT 1 MIDDLE WARBERRY ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1RN £119,000 12/05/2023 Flat
KENTISKNOWLE FLAT 5 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NN £140,000 04/04/2023 Flat
ILSHAM HOUSE FLAT 11 ASHELDON ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2QU £182,500 31/03/2023 Flat
KALINGA ELLESMERE ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2QH £370,000 28/03/2023 Flat
ASHELDON MANOR FLAT A MIDDLE WARBERRY ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1RN £170,000 22/03/2023 Flat
Same street 7 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £795,000 21/12/2022 Terraced
GLENSIDE COURT FLAT 22 HIGHER ERITH ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2RJ £120,000 19/12/2022 Flat
NORFOLK LODGE MIDDLE WARBERRY ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1RN £255,000 14/12/2022 Flat
Same street MONTROSE FLAT 3 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £124,999 28/10/2022 Flat
BARRINGTON HOUSE FLAT 8B BARRINGTON ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2QJ £96,000 28/10/2022 Flat
GLENSIDE COURT FLAT 4 HIGHER ERITH ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2RJ £115,000 27/09/2022 Flat
FIRSDENE FLAT 6 ELLESMERE ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2QH £45,000 21/09/2022 Flat
ASHELDON HOUSE 12A ASHELDON ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2QR £225,000 14/09/2022 Flat
26 FLAT 4 ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2JQ £360,000 09/09/2022 Flat
GLENSIDE COURT FLAT 21 HIGHER ERITH ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2RJ £86,500 31/08/2022 Flat
FIRSDENE FLAT 1 ELLESMERE ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2QH £161,000 19/08/2022 Flat
KENTISKNOWLE FLAT 7 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NN £145,000 11/08/2022 Flat
Same street 28 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £390,000 28/06/2022 Flat
Same street AMBERLEY COURT FLAT 8 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £126,000 19/05/2022 Flat
Same street ADMIRALS HOUSE, 1 FLAT 1 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £467,500 06/05/2022 Flat
Same street 5 FLAT 6 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £177,500 25/03/2022 Flat
Same street AMBERLEY COURT FLAT 10 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £140,000 04/03/2022 Flat
Same street MONTROSE FLAT 1 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £140,000 07/12/2021 Flat
Same street AMBERLEY COURT FLAT 5 KENTS ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2NL £130,000 23/09/2021 Flat

Street average: £322,267 (15 sales)

Area average: £172,850 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -25.6%
10y growth -7.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Torbay. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -6.3%
5y (index) -1.8%
10y (index) 19.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Torbay. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £817/mo
Realistic £908/mo
Optimistic £999/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Torbay.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Devon: £673/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Kents Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Illsham Primary School 0.1 miles
Bus stop Wellswood Kents Cavern 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop ehair 0.4 miles
Train station Torquay 1.7 miles
Train station Torre 1.8 miles
Hospital Brixham Hospital 5.3 miles
Hospital Dawlish Community Hospital 8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 92
Anti-social behaviour 27
Criminal damage and arson 17
Shoplifting 16
Other theft 14
Public order 14
Burglary 11
Drugs 6
Vehicle crime 6
Robbery 4
Theft from the person 4
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Bicycle theft 1
Total incidents 216

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Ilsham Church of England Academy Primary 0.1 miles Good — 17 Jul 2014
Warberry CofE Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 24 Jan 2024
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 31 Jan 2014
The Spires College Secondary 1.0 miles Good — 17 May 2017
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Primary 1.0 miles Good — 18 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Claire Court, TQ1 £1,050/mo 2 0.3 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Babbacombe Road, TQ1 £975/mo 2 0.42 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Villa Borghese, TQ1 £1,275/mo 2 0.43 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Trinity Mews, TQ1 £1,195/mo 2 0.78 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Coastguard Cottages, TQ1 £1,495/mo 2 0.79 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,198/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.6%
Max investor price (0.8%) £149,375
Target investor price (1%) £119,500
Gross yield 7.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.9×
Monthly cashflow £263/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 5.4%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).