What kind of home is 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD?

2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD?

2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD last sold for £219,000 in May 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD?

The current EPC rating for 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD?

2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX3 0AD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD use?

The latest EPC at 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD?

2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD in?

2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD sits in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX3 postcode district in Devon.

Is 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD show an average of 22 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD?

The closest primary school to 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD is The Topsham School (565m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Shapter Cottages, White Street, EX3 0AD is Holman Way, 130m away. The nearest ferry option is Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing, 198m away.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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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 £317,000 is 44.7% above the 2010 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 16.3% below the postcode norm.

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

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Oct 2008

Roof

Very PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

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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.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 Shapter Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£219,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 May 2010Most recent
£219,000

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

Nearby sales in EX3 0AD

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

22/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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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· 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

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FAQ

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