59a, Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RJ
About 59a
59a is a semi-detached house in Heavitree, Exeter, Exeter (EX1 2RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 62). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 78 m² this is the 5th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–97 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (42 versus a best of 60).
At 78 m² the property is well over the postcode median (54 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
59a 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
59a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£192,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 2 sales in EX1 2RJ: £197,500 (2018–2017).
Versus other Fore Street homes
CO₂ Emissions for 59a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
42 (E)
Street avg 50 (E)
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 59 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
233/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Co-operative — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy. 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
49.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB