What type of property is 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ sell for?

18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ last sold for £230,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £39,950 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between March 1997 and May 2025, 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ rose from £39,950 to £230,000, a change of £190,050. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ have?

The only planning records linked to 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ located?

18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ sits in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX3 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

Police records around 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ 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.

Which schools serve 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

The closest primary school to 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ is The Topsham School (697m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Altamira, EX3 0AQ is Holman Way, 106m away. The nearest ferry option is Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing, 399m away.

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18 Altamira, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AQ

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Altamira

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

18 Altamira is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 66 m² this is the 42nd smallest of 56 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 57–91 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £230,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2013. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£324/sq ft) was about 51.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
BalconyYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from May 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Altamira, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Altamira, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AQ

1decisions5documents1nearby

Sept 2013
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Tree No Spcies WorksT1 Ash Crown reduction, reduce height by 2m and side growth by 2mT2 Sycamore Crown reduction, reduce height by 3m and side branches by 3m
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
13/3885/CAT
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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.

18 Altamira has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£230,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

20 May 2025Most recent
£230,000
+21.1%over 10 years
21 November 2014
£190,000
+192.3%over 13 years
24 November 2000
£65,000
+62.7%over 3 years
6 March 1997
£39,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0AQ: £237,500 (2026–2025).

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On the street

Versus other Altamira homes

Four headline reads against 55 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 18 Altamira lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,485

Street avg £2,511

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

22/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Holman Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Topsham School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX3 0AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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