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3 Higher Shapter Close, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AR

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Higher Shapter Close

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

3 Higher Shapter Close is a detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AR). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

Today's modelled estimate of £717,000 sits 63% above the 2011 sale of £440,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£386/sq ft) was about 46.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. At 106 m² it's 20.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (134 m² median across 5 EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromE52toD66
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Higher Shapter Close, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Higher Shapter Close has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

3 Higher Shapter Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£717,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£440,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 December 2011Most recent

    £440,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in EX3 0AR: £410,833 (2016–2003).

On the street

Versus other Higher Shapter Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Higher Shapter Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,151

Street avg £2,807

Strongly above

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Higher Shapter Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£774k

1 Engineers Road, Topsham

EX3 0FZ

£822k

1 Bewick Avenue, Topsham

EX3 0FF

4 bed4 bath
£839k

1 Elm Grove Gardens, Topsham

EX3 0EL

3 bed
£842k

1 Elm Grove Road, Topsham

EX3 0EQ

3 bed
£583k

1 Artillery Avenue, Topsham

EX3 0FS

£577k

1 Bushayes Cottages, Clyst St George

EX3 0NZ

£574k

1 Dunlins Walk, Topsham

EX3 0FH

£896k

1 Chapel Place, Fore Street, Topsham

EX3 0HS

4 bed3 bath
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

0.3 km

Quay — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

The Topsham School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 0AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX3 0AR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

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 3 Higher Shapter Close, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.