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12 Commins Road, Exeter, EX1 2QB

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Commins Road

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

12 Commins Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Exeter (EX1 2QB). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 is 38.5% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£214/sq ft) was about 15% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Period featuresYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Commins Road

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jun 2015
EPC improved fromE46toD67
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Commins Road, Exeter, EX1 2QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Commins Road has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

40 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.

12 Commins Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£193,555

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 October 2015Most recent

    £193,555

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX1 2QB: £268,500 (2021–2019).

On the street

Versus other Commins Road homes

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

On epc rating, 12 Commins Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,304

Street avg £2,516

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Commins Road

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.
£298k

1 Fowey Close

EX1 2PY

3 bed1 bath
£367k

1 Anthony Road

EX1 2SS

3 bed2 bath
£371k

1 Clifton Court, Clifton Hill

EX1 2EL

3 bed2 bath
£276k

1 Clifton Cottages, Parr Street

EX1 2BY

2 bed1 bath
£250k

1 East John Walk

EX1 2EW

2 bed
£288k

1 Commins Road

EX1 2QB

2 bed1 bath
£238k

1 East Terrace

EX1 2TQ

2 bed1 bath
£211k

1 Chestnut House, Heavitree Road

EX1 2ND

2 bed2 bath
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

0.0 km

Commins Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ladysmith Junior School. 28 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 2QB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX1 2QB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX1 2QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

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 12 Commins Road, Exeter, EX1 2QB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.