What kind of home is 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR?

4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR sell for?

4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR last sold for £441,666 in January 2016, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR?

The current EPC rating for 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2015 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR?

4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX3 0AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR use?

The latest EPC at 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR have?

The only planning records linked to 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR?

4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR in?

4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR sits in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX3 postcode district in Devon.

Is 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR 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 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR?

The closest primary school to 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR is The Topsham School (785m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Higher Shapter Close, EX3 0AR is Quay, 266m away. The nearest ferry option is Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing, 344m away.

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

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Higher Shapter Close

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

4 Higher Shapter Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AR). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £708,000 sits 60.3% above the 2016 sale of £441,666. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£342/sq ft) was about 30% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in January 2016. One planning record on file: tree works refused in 2004.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromE50toC71

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Higher Shapter Close, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Higher Shapter Close, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AR

1decisions3documents1nearby

Mar 2004
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
The pruning of one tree.Tree No. Species Works1 Lawson cypress Crown reduce by 30%
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
04/0416/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.

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

Current estimate

£708,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£441,666

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 January 2016Most recent
£441,666

Median price across the last 4 sales in EX3 0AR: £410,000 (2014–2003).

Nearby sales in EX3 0AR

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.

4 Higher Shapter Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,681

Street avg £2,925

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Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 143 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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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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2 bed1 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

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