What kind of home is 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW?

2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW?

2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (334 sq ft). That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX1 3LW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW use?

The latest EPC at 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW?

2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW in?

2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX1 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW?

Police records around 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW 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 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW?

The closest primary school to 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW is Whipton Barton Junior School (150m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Luke's Church of England School (778m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Alford Crescent, EX1 3LW is Leypark Road, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Alford Crescent, Exeter, EX1 3LW

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

31 m²

334 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 2 Alford Crescent

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

2 Alford Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Exeter (EX1 3LW). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 31 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 31 units on file.

At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (61 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

2 Alford Crescent's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC74

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Alford Crescent, Exeter, EX1 3LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Alford Crescent has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

2 Alford Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£117,000

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 3LW: £125,000 (2019–2007).

Nearby sales in EX1 3LW

On the street

Versus other Alford Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 Alford Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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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.

£125k

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EX1 3JB

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1 Brookway

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1 Blackthorn Crescent

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£172k

1 Barnade View, Tithebarn

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Alford Close

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£200k

1 Brook Close

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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

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

0.1 km

Leypark Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Whipton Barton Junior 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 3LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX1 3LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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