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16a, Monmouth Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AJ

5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
146 m²
1572 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16a

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

16a is a four-bedroom detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

5 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£716/sq ft) was about 104.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £1,125,000.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Feb 2015
Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16a, Monmouth Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16a has been through 5 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

  1. Nov 2024
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    T1 Laburnum. remove. the tree has been suffering from a severe black sooty mold . treatments of fungicide were not effective, leaving the tree unable to recover. my clients cannot park their car near it as sooty bits fall onto it leaving marks. my client would like to remove the tree and replace it with an ornamental Sorbus .

    Agent
    Clyst Tree Care
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    24/1238/CAT
    View planning record
  2. Feb 2023
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    T1, Laburnum, Reduce crown and reshape , taking off all branches affected by black sooty mold caused by aphid infestation. As can be seen from the photo, this is a small tree and this remedial work will help solve the infestation problem and help increase its amenity value

    Agent
    clyst tree care
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    23/0050/CAT
    View planning record
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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.

16a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,089,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,125,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 June 2024Most recent

    £1,125,000

    +50.0%over 7 years
  2. 23 April 2017

    £750,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0AJ: £1,200,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Monmouth Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£7,705

Street avg £5,178

Strongly above

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 174 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

Strongly above
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

0.2 km

Quay — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 0AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX3 0AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

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 16a, Monmouth Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.