What type of property is Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN sell for?

Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN last sold for £165,000 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £159,950 in May 2005, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2005 and March 2007, Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN rose from £159,950 to £165,000, a change of £5,050. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

Flat 6, 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 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN located?

Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX1 postcode district in Devon.

Is Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (68% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

The closest primary school to Flat 6, 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.

What is the nearest station to Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, EX1 1BN?

The closest bus stop to Flat 6, 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 6, 12 Smythen Street, Exeter, EX1 1BN

Property type

Detached

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 6

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

Flat 6 is a two-bedroom detached house in Exeter (EX1 1BN). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 59 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.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in March 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 is 27.3% above the 2007 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Jun 2011

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 6, 12 Smythen Street, Exeter, EX1 1BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 6 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£165,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

13 March 2007Most recent
£165,000
+3.2%over 1 year
9 May 2005
£159,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX1 1BN: £170,000 (2020–2015).

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 years held, Flat 6 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,797

Street avg £2,772

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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