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

EPC BExtendable4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
211 m²
2271 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Council tax
Band E
Overview

About 6 Higher Shapter Close

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

6 Higher Shapter Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AR). It has a recorded floor area of 211 m² (around 2271 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2024) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. Other recorded features include a loft. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 211 m² the property is well over the postcode median (120 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £945,000 sits 112.4% above the 2014 sale of £445,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£196/sq ft) was about 41.7% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (July 2014).

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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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

6 Higher Shapter Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.4 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Jan 2014
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Nov 2024from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromE47toB86
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Higher Shapter Close, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2025
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    A self-seeded silver birch tree is in our rear garden that we wish to remove urgently due to the condition of the stem at its base and instability of the tree in high winds

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    25/0288/CAT
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2024
    Conditions
    In report

    Discharge of condition 7 (Cycle Parking with bin storage) and condition 8 (ASHP) in planning permission 22/1506/FUL.

    Agent
    Carole Trim Architects
    Council
    22/1506/FUL
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    24/0621/DIS
    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.

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

Current estimate

£945,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£445,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 July 2014Most recent

    £445,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in EX3 0AR: £410,000 (2016–2003).

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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 epc rating, 6 Higher Shapter Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,109

Street avg £3,318

Below

Floor Area

211 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 16 years

Below
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

0.3 km

Quay — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

The Topsham School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 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

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