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2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AD

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Shapter Cottages

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

2 Shapter Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AD). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

Held since May 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £346,000 sits 58% above the 2010 sale of £219,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 16.3% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Oct 2008
Roof
Very PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Shapter Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Shapter Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£346,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£219,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 May 2010Most recent

    £219,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0AD: £315,000 (2020–2006).

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Holman Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Topsham School. 5 schools nearby.

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The full 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 EX3 0AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX3 0AD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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