Sold STC End of terrace

39 FROBISHER ROAD

NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON TQ12 4HT

3 beds 1 baths 91 m² Listed 31 Oct 2025 (-264d)

£270,000

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# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (TQ12 4HT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 39 FROBISHER ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON TQ12 4HT |
| Price | £270,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £270,000 Nov 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/11/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £263/year

### Recommendations
- E (30)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9661-2811-7295-9208-6865)

## Description

Upon arrival, you are welcomed by a charming and low-maintenance artificial lawned front garden along with off-street parking.

Stepping inside, you'll find a bright and airy bedroom to the right, filled with natural light. Continuing through, the heart of the home unfolds into a stylish and well-equipped kitchen/diner, complete with a range of modern wall and base units, work surfaces over, and integrated appliances including a four-ring gas hob and electric oven. There's also ample space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and a dining table perfect for enjoying meals with family or entertaining friends. There is the added benefit of a handy WC.

On the lower ground floor you'll discover a generously sized lounge, this is tastefully presented and ready for you to make your own. French doors open out onto a delightful south-west facing garden. This outdoor space is ideal for al fresco dining or unwinding on summer evenings, with room for table and chairs and a unique feature of a decommissioned koi pond that could be transformed to suit your vision. A rear gate leads to an additional garden area with side access, further enhancing the outdoor potential. A useful utility cupboard is also located on this level.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts two spacious double bedrooms, both filled with plenty of natural light. The family bathroom is sleek and functional, comprising a bath with shower over, low-level WC, and wash hand basin.

With gas central heating and double glazing throughout, this property offers both comfort and efficiency. It combines thoughtful design with versatile spaces across three levels, making it a superb choice for families, first-time buyers, or anyone looking for a well-located and move-in-ready home with scope to personalise.

Council Tax Band: c (Teignbridge District Council)

Tenure: Freehold

Restrictions: Restrictive covenants

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/168819836/1248334) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/168819836/1248335) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 39 FROBISHER ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HT | £270,000 | 14/11/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 66 DRAKE ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HW | £205,000 | 12/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 18 HOCKMORE DRIVE, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4FB | £92,000 | 15/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 117 DRAKE ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HN | £168,500 | 09/05/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 44 FROBISHER ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HT | £260,000 | 21/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 26 RALEIGH ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HQ | £212,000 | 11/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 27 HOWARDS WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HU | £205,000 | 28/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 93 DRAKE ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HN | £156,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 30 CHICHESTER WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HP | £220,000 | 07/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 DRAKE ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HL | £220,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 114 DRAKE ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HW | £220,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 HOWARDS WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HU | £210,000 | 09/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 HOWARDS WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HU | £181,500 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 BARON WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4FJ | £215,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 24 RALEIGH ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HQ | £227,500 | 23/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 72 HOWARDS WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HX | £193,000 | 25/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 HAWKINS ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HJ | £240,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 48 HOCKMORE DRIVE, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4FB | £250,000 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 GILBERT ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HS | £188,000 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 HAWKINS ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HJ | £220,000 | 21/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 GILBERT ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HS | £240,000 | 21/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 1 FROBISHER ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HT | £265,000 | 15/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 76 RALEIGH ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HH | £180,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £262,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £202,175 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £215,503 (52 Terraced, TQ12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +25.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £856/mo
- **Realistic:** £951/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,046/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Devon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £838/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Woodlands Road, TQ12 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hillmans Road, TQ12 | £875/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Maisonette, Queen Street, TQ12 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.79 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hillmans Road, TQ12 | £875/mo | 3 | 0.82 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,050/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £126,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £101,300

*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 £1,013/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-177/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.7%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,967/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -10.3%
- **10y growth:** 13.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Teignbridge; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.6%

## 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

91 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£270,000 Nov 2025

Price per m²

£2,967/m²

Local average

£215,503 (+25.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,662 of 33,755)

Street crime

151 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

3 bedrooms
Modern Throughout
Popular location
Well Presented Throughout
Easy to maintain garden
Off-street parking

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas
Accessibility: No wheelchair access
Parking: Off street
Garden: Enclosed garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: Yes
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Upon arrival, you are welcomed by a charming and low-maintenance artificial lawned front garden along with off-street parking.

Stepping inside, you'll find a bright and airy bedroom to the right, filled with natural light. Continuing through, the heart of the home unfolds into a stylish and well-equipped kitchen/diner, complete with a range of modern wall and base units, work surfaces over, and integrated appliances including a four-ring gas hob and electric oven. There's also ample space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and a dining table perfect for enjoying meals with family or entertaining friends. There is the added benefit of a handy WC.

On the lower ground floor you'll discover a generously sized lounge, this is tastefully presented and ready for you to make your own. French doors open out onto a delightful south-west facing garden. This outdoor space is ideal for al fresco dining or unwinding on summer evenings, with room for table and chairs and a unique feature of a decommissioned koi pond that could be transformed to suit your vision. A rear gate leads to an additional garden area with side access, further enhancing the outdoor potential. A useful utility cupboard is also located on this level.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts two spacious double bedrooms, both filled with plenty of natural light. The family bathroom is sleek and functional, comprising a bath with shower over, low-level WC, and wash hand basin.

With gas central heating and double glazing throughout, this property offers both comfort and efficiency. It combines thoughtful design with versatile spaces across three levels, making it a superb choice for families, first-time buyers, or anyone looking for a well-located and move-in-ready home with scope to personalise.

Council Tax Band: c (Teignbridge District Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Restrictions: Restrictive covenants

Listed by

Newton Abbot

I Move Estate Agents

Reference: 168819836

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/11/2018

Expiry date: 08/11/2028

Current heating cost: £263/year

Potential heating cost: £267/year

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (30)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	14/11/2025 (8 months ago)	£270,000	—

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
66 DRAKE ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HW	£205,000	12/01/2026	Terraced
18 HOCKMORE DRIVE, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4FB	£92,000	15/12/2025	Terraced
117 DRAKE ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HN	£168,500	09/05/2025	Terraced
Same street 44 FROBISHER ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HT	£260,000	21/12/2023	Terraced
26 RALEIGH ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HQ	£212,000	11/12/2023	Terraced
27 HOWARDS WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HU	£205,000	28/09/2023	Terraced
93 DRAKE ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HN	£156,000	06/04/2023	Terraced
30 CHICHESTER WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HP	£220,000	07/12/2022	Terraced
2 DRAKE ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HL	£220,000	30/11/2022	Terraced
114 DRAKE ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HW	£220,000	18/11/2022	Terraced
3 HOWARDS WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HU	£210,000	09/09/2022	Terraced
28 HOWARDS WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HU	£181,500	19/08/2022	Terraced
11 BARON WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4FJ	£215,000	29/07/2022	Terraced
24 RALEIGH ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HQ	£227,500	23/06/2022	Terraced
72 HOWARDS WAY, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HX	£193,000	25/03/2022	Terraced
7 HAWKINS ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HJ	£240,000	11/02/2022	Terraced
48 HOCKMORE DRIVE, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4FB	£250,000	28/01/2022	Terraced
21 GILBERT ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HS	£188,000	28/01/2022	Terraced
15 HAWKINS ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HJ	£220,000	21/01/2022	Terraced
25 GILBERT ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HS	£240,000	21/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 1 FROBISHER ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HT	£265,000	15/12/2021	Terraced
76 RALEIGH ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 4HH	£180,000	30/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £262,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £202,175 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -10.3%

10y growth 13.8%

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

1y (index) -3.6%

5y (index) 12.7%

10y (index) 35.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £856/mo

Realistic £951/mo

Optimistic £1,046/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Teignbridge.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Devon: £838/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TQ12 4HT

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Howards Way	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Shop	Nisa Local	0.4 miles
Shop	Buckland Post Office	0.4 miles
Train station	Newton Abbot	0.6 miles
Train station	Goose Glen Halt	3.7 miles
Hospital	Dawlish Community Hospital	5.9 miles
Hospital	Totnes Community Hospital	8.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	65
Shoplifting	22
Anti-social behaviour	21
Criminal damage and arson	14
Other theft	8
Public order	7
Other crime	5
Burglary	4
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	2
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	151

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
Glendinning Academy	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2023
Haytor View Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 18 May 2023
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 16 Apr 2018
South Devon UTC	Secondary	0.8 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2021
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Woodlands Road, TQ12	£1,300/mo	3	0.54 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Hillmans Road, TQ12	£875/mo	3	0.76 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Maisonette, Queen Street, TQ12	£1,150/mo	3	0.79 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Hillmans Road, TQ12	£875/mo	3	0.82 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,050/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £126,625

Target investor price (1%) £101,300

Gross yield 4.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 22.2×

Monthly cashflow £-177/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.7%

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).

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