Sold STC Terraced

87A

NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, DEVON EX38 8BT

2 beds 1 baths 52 m² Listed 22 Mar 2024 (-821d)

£160,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (EX38 8BT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 87A, NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, DEVON EX38 8BT |
| Price | £160,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £150,000 Sep 2024 |

## Description

Offered to the market is this 2 bedroom home that would be an excellent first time purchase or investment opportunity.

Nestled within the picturesque town of Great Torrington, this charming two bedroom terraced house offers a cosy retreat in a convenient location.

Step inside to discover a quaint living space with an open fire, a well equipped kitchen, bathroom, storage space, and a large rear garden. Going on up the stairs, you are greeted by both bedrooms, where one is currently being used as a home office.

Embrace the charm of this historic town and make this delightful property your own. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the warmth and character of Great Torrington living—schedule your viewing today!

Situated in the small town of Torrington, 87A New Street is close to amenities and within walking distance to the town centre. The property is also within close proximity to Torrington Commons, perfect for walks and the Tarka trail which leads to Bideford, Instow and many other places in North Devon that are well worth exploring.

Step outside to a charming back garden retreat, an ideal sanctuary for relaxation and gardening enthusiasts. With plenty of space throughout, the garden also benefits from storage space and a useful outbuilding.

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/146043419/203378) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #13002568
- **Address:** 87a New Street, TORRINGTON, EX38 8BT
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/06/2018
- **Work Completed:** 29/05/2018
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 87A NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT | £150,000 | 09/09/2024 | Terraced |
| 87A NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT | £110,000 | 28/02/2017 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 SCHOOL LANE, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7AJ | £220,000 | 17/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 176 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BX | £220,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 99 MILL STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AN | £165,000 | 18/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 49 MILL STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AL | £175,000 | 28/07/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 79 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT | £170,000 | 07/09/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 63 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT | £200,000 | 25/05/2023 | Detached |
| 143 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BU | £217,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 35 TOWN PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7AH | £300,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 MILL STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AL | £260,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 147 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BU | £250,000 | 15/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 RACK PARK CLOSE, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AH | £210,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 50 TOWN PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7AH | £225,000 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 LOUISE TERRACE, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8DB | £230,000 | 30/08/2022 | Terraced |
| KEMPTON HOUSE WHITES LANE, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8DS | £90,000 | 26/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 ALEXANDER PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7BZ | £270,000 | 20/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 161 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BX | £295,000 | 19/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 63 MILL STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AL | £320,000 | 19/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 RACK PARK CLOSE, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AH | £370,000 | 27/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 ALEXANDER PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7BZ | £230,000 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 ALEXANDER PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7BZ | £260,000 | 13/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 ALEXANDER PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7BZ | £270,000 | 03/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 13 ALEXANDER PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7BZ | £260,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 87 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT | £85,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 85A NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT | £267,500 | 11/02/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 114A NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT | £80,000 | 13/01/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 91 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT | £117,500 | 12/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £153,333 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £241,850 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £198,711 (19 Terraced, EX38, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Torridge). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £708/mo
- **Realistic:** £787/mo
- **Optimistic:** £866/mo

## 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 Terraced House, New St, EX38 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £800/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £65/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.7%
- **10y growth:** 51.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Torridge; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 35%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

52 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£150,000 Sep 2024

Local average

£198,711 (-19.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,161 of 33,755)

Street crime

18 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Large garden
Character throughout
Perfect first time purchase
Ideal location

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Offered to the market is this 2 bedroom home that would be an excellent first time purchase or investment opportunity.

Nestled within the picturesque town of Great Torrington, this charming two bedroom terraced house offers a cosy retreat in a convenient location.

Step inside to discover a quaint living space with an open fire, a well equipped kitchen, bathroom, storage space, and a large rear garden. Going on up the stairs, you are greeted by both bedrooms, where one is currently being used as a home office.

Embrace the charm of this historic town and make this delightful property your own. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the warmth and character of Great Torrington living—schedule your viewing today!

Situated in the small town of Torrington, 87A New Street is close to amenities and within walking distance to the town centre. The property is also within close proximity to Torrington Commons, perfect for walks and the Tarka trail which leads to Bideford, Instow and many other places in North Devon that are well worth exploring.

Step outside to a charming back garden retreat, an ideal sanctuary for relaxation and gardening enthusiasts. With plenty of space throughout, the garden also benefits from storage space and a useful outbuilding.

Listed by

Barnstaple

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Reference: 146043419

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Picture No. 78

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13002568

Property Details

Street: 87a New Street

Town: TORRINGTON

Postcode: EX38 8BT

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 25/06/2018

Work Completed: 29/05/2018

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

36% since 2017

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/09/2024 (1 year ago)	£150,000	+36.4%
Sold	28/02/2017 (9 years ago)	£110,000	—

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
2 SCHOOL LANE, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7AJ	£220,000	17/12/2025	Terraced
176 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BX	£220,000	05/12/2025	Terraced
99 MILL STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AN	£165,000	18/09/2025	Terraced
49 MILL STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AL	£175,000	28/07/2025	Terraced
Same street 79 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT	£170,000	07/09/2023	Terraced
Same street 63 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT	£200,000	25/05/2023	Detached
143 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BU	£217,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
35 TOWN PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7AH	£300,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
45 MILL STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AL	£260,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
147 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BU	£250,000	15/11/2022	Terraced
3 RACK PARK CLOSE, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AH	£210,000	28/10/2022	Terraced
50 TOWN PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7AH	£225,000	31/08/2022	Terraced
9 LOUISE TERRACE, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8DB	£230,000	30/08/2022	Terraced
KEMPTON HOUSE WHITES LANE, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8DS	£90,000	26/07/2022	Terraced
18 ALEXANDER PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7BZ	£270,000	20/07/2022	Terraced
161 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BX	£295,000	19/07/2022	Terraced
63 MILL STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AL	£320,000	19/07/2022	Terraced
30 RACK PARK CLOSE, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8AH	£370,000	27/06/2022	Terraced
9 ALEXANDER PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7BZ	£230,000	23/05/2022	Terraced
19 ALEXANDER PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7BZ	£260,000	13/05/2022	Terraced
20 ALEXANDER PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7BZ	£270,000	03/05/2022	Terraced
13 ALEXANDER PARK, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 7BZ	£260,000	29/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 87 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT	£85,000	31/03/2022	Terraced
Same street 85A NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT	£267,500	11/02/2022	Other
Same street 114A NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT	£80,000	13/01/2022	Flat
Same street 91 NEW STREET, TORRINGTON, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX38 8BT	£117,500	12/08/2021	Terraced

Street average: £153,333 (6 sales)

Area average: £241,850 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.7%

10y growth 51.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Torridge. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.7%

5y (index) 16.2%

10y (index) 35%

Rental Range

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

Low £708/mo

Realistic £787/mo

Optimistic £866/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Torridge.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View EX38 8BT

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Lidl	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	School Lane	0.2 miles
Shop	Duffy's Home Hardware	0.2 miles
Hospital	Torrington Community Hospital	0.5 miles
Hospital	Bideford Hospital	5.3 miles
Train station	Chapelton	7.0 miles
Train station	Umberleigh	7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	7
Shoplifting	6
Public order	3
Other theft	2
Total incidents	18

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Great Torrington School	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 22 Jun 2012
Monkleigh Primary School	Primary	2.4 miles	Good — 3 Jan 2012
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit	Primary	3.4 miles	Good — 5 Oct 2012
Marland School	Other	3.6 miles	Good — 18 May 2023

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 Terraced House, New St, EX38	£800/mo	2	0.01 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £800/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.5%

Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000

Target investor price (1%) £80,000

Gross yield 6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.7×

Monthly cashflow £65/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 1.7%

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).