What type of property is Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN is an end-of-terrace house.

What did Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN sell for?

Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN last sold for £170,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £164,000 in April 2005, so prices have been flat over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2005 and March 2016, Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN rose from £164,000 to £170,000, a change of £6,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN located?

Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

Police records around Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN show an average of 233 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN is St David's CofE Primary School (473m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Exeter Mathematics School (621m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN is King Street, 44m away. The nearest rail option is Exeter St Thomas Rail Station, 517m away.

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Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, Exeter, EX1 1BN

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat 2

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Flat 2 is an end-of-terrace house in Exeter (EX1 1BN). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 60 m² this is the 4th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 55–75 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 7 units on file.

On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 10.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jan 2016

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 12 Smythen Street, Exeter, EX1 1BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 2's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£170,000

Growth on file: 0.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2016Most recent
£170,000
+3.7%over 10 years
28 April 2005
£164,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX1 1BN: £165,000 (2020–2012).

Nearby sales in EX1 1BN

On the street

Versus other Smythen Street homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Flat 2 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,833

Street avg £2,749

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

King Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St David's CofE Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX1 1BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX1 1BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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