14, Merlin Way, TQ2 7TE

14 Merlin Way is a 66 m² / 710 sq ft semi-detached home in Torquay. It sold for £158,000 in June 2004. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £268k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £193k to £245k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jun 2004 £158,000 23.7% 21.6%
Jan 2001 £77,000 7.7% 6.4%
Sep 1997 New build New £59,950 na na
Internal area
66 square metres (710 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,393 per square metre (£222 per square foot) in Jun 2004. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,065 per square metre (£378 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jun 2004 £158,000 £2,394 £268,295 £4,065
Jan 2001 £77,000 £1,167 £246,250 £3,731
Sep 1997 £59,950 £908 £251,452 £3,810

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 66 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £268,295. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Torquay are now selling for between £2,930 and £3,710 per square metre (£272 and £344 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 66 m², this implies a valuation between £193,000 and £245,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
C
Plot size
155 square metres (1,668 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
13 March 2017 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Rental
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
Area:
66 sqm (710 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

14 Merlin Way is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £268,295.
  • Based on an internal area of 66 m² and recent prices in Torquay, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £193,000 to £245,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 14 Merlin Way last sold for £158,000 in June 2004.

HouseMetric shows 14 Merlin Way as 66 m² (710 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 13 March 2017. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 14 Merlin Way was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

14 Merlin Way is in postcode TQ2 7TE, in Torquay. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Merlin Way, TQ2 7TE or analysis of the Torquay property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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