What type of property is 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

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

When did 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ last change hands?

49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ last sold for £240,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in March 2017, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2017 and March 2025, 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ rose from £160,000 to £240,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

The current EPC rating for 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

49 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 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

Police records around 49 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 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

The closest primary school to 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ is The Topsham School (697m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 49 Altamira, EX3 0AQ?

The closest bus stop to 49 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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49 Altamira, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AQ

Notable views

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 49 Altamira

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

49 Altamira is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 61 m² this is the 8th 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 notable views. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good.

A recent sale: £240,000 in March 2025. Across 2017–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£366/sq ft) was about 72.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
Notable viewsYes

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.

49 Altamira's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Feb 2013

Low Energy Lighting

25%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2014from Mar 2014

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Oct 2024from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD65toC78

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Altamira, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 Altamira 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.

49 Altamira valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£240,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

5 March 2025Most recent
£240,000
+50.0%over 8 years
3 March 2017
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0AQ: £235,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in EX3 0AQ

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.

49 Altamira outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,934

Street avg £2,503

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.7 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

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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