What kind of home is 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ?

16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ?

The current EPC rating for 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ?

16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX1 1DJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ use?

The latest EPC at 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ?

16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ 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 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ in?

16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX1 postcode district in Devon.

Is 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ in a safe area?

Police records around 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ 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.

What schools are near 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ?

The closest primary school to 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ is St David's CofE Primary School (508m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Exeter Mathematics School (599m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ?

The closest bus stop to 16a, Preston Street, EX1 1DJ is King Street, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Exeter St Thomas Rail Station, 554m away.

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16a, Preston Street, Exeter, EX1 1DJ

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 16a

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

16a is a detached house in Exeter (EX1 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 43 m² this is the 9th 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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Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromB85toC75

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

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

16a 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.

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

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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).

Nearby sales in EX1 1DJ

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

75 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Above

Floor Area

43 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

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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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.

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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· 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

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