What did 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ sell for?

89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ last sold for £33,500 in September 1996, around 30 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ?

The current EPC rating for 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ?

89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ use?

The latest EPC at 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ?

89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in April 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ?

89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ 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.

Which area is 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ in?

89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX1 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ?

Police records around 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ 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.

What schools are near 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ?

The closest primary school to 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ is St David's CofE Primary School (507m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Exeter Mathematics School (476m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ?

The closest bus stop to 89a, South Street, EX1 1BZ is Fore Street, 115m away. The nearest rail option is Exeter Central Rail Station, 500m away.

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89a, South Street, Exeter, EX1 1BZ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 89a

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

89a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Exeter (EX1 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since September 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 sits 344.8% above the 1996 sale of £33,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£48/sq ft) was about 73.8% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

89a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD60toE49

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 89a, South Street, Exeter, EX1 1BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 89a, South Street, Exeter, EX1 1BZ

1decisions6documents7nearby

Apr 2016
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use from shop (Class A1) to taxi booking office
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
15/1433/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 89a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£149,000

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Last sold (1996)

£33,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 September 1996Most recent
£33,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX1 1BZ: £138,500 (2020–2011).

Nearby sales in EX1 1BZ

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 89a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£515

Street avg £1,969

Strongly below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

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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

0.1 km

Fore Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Exeter Mathematics School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX1 1BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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