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16b, Preston Street, Exeter, EX1 1DJ

Property type
Detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 16b

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

16b is a detached house in Exeter (EX1 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. At 46 m² this is the 11th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–91 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

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 fromB83toC72
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Planning

Planning history

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

16b 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.

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

Current estimate

£144,000

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 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16b is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 75 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16b

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 · every report is £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.
£143k

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£143k

1 Neptune Court, Preston Street

EX1 1DP

£133k

1 Mermaid Court, King Street

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£194k

1 Platform Linacre House, Southernhay Gardens

EX1 1UG

£204k

1 Trinity Court, Southernhay East

EX1 1PD

£211k

1 Radmore House, Frog Street

EX1 1FG

£214k

1 St Mary Steps Terrace

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£220k

1 Eaton Drive

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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.
Full Exeter report

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

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 16b, Preston Street, Exeter, EX1 1DJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.