18 First Avenue, Exeter, EX1 2PH
About 18 First Avenue
18 First Avenue is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Exeter (EX1 2PH). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 109 m² it's 21.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 10 EPCs). 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 47.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £390,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 August 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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Planning history
18 First Avenue has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
40 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 18 First Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£414,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 26 years.
£390,000
Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
9 October 2023Most recent
£390,000
+550.0%over 25 years16 October 1997
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX1 2PH: £390,000 (2025–2021).
Versus other First Avenue homes
On habitable rooms, 18 First Avenue stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,578
Street avg £3,080
Floor Area
109 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Ladysmith Road Infant School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School. 27 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.5dB