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16 Preston Street, Exeter, EX1 1DJ

Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 16 Preston Street

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

16 Preston Street is a detached house in Exeter (EX1 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 44 m² this is the 10th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–91 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 23 units on file.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

16 Preston Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD66toB83
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2024from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromB85toC72
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jun 2025from Jul 2024
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Preston Street, Exeter, EX1 1DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Preston Street has no planning applications on record.

7

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.

16 Preston Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX1 1DJ: £160,000 (2016–2003).

On the street

Versus other Preston Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 16 Preston Street lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 44 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Preston Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£132k

1 Neptune Court, Preston Street

EX1 1DP

£126k

1 Mermaid Court, King Street

EX1 1DR

£138k

1 Centurion House, Smythen Street

EX1 1DT

£165k

1 Penrose Terrace, King Street

EX1 1DG

£166k

1 Platform Linacre House, Southernhay Gardens

EX1 1UG

£181k

1 Radmore House, Frog Street

EX1 1FG

£192k

1 St Mary Steps Terrace

EX1 1BE

£197k

1 Eaton Drive

EX1 1UF

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Exeter district page.
Full Exeter report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

233/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

King Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

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

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX1 1DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Preston Street, Exeter, EX1 1DJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.