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7 Lower Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AT

Listed buildingEV charger10 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
191 m²
2056 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 7 Lower Shapter Street

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

7 Lower Shapter Street is a five-bedroom detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AT). It has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (around 2056 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

10 planning records sit against the property, 9 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include new windows, partial demolition and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2021–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£730/sq ft) was about 165.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £1,500,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Listed buildingYes
  • EV chargerYes
  • Period featuresYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Lower Shapter Street

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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.

7 Lower Shapter Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromF33toE50
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2023from Jan 2020
EPC improved fromE50toD66
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildListed buildingExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, is a listed building, and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Lower Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 7 Lower Shapter Street was refused — worth checking the council file.

10 applications on record at 7 Lower Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AT

10decisions4extensions108documents1nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Mar 2014
    RenovationHeritage
    Outcome in report

    Alterations and improvements to ground and mezzanine floor. Rooflight on south elevation

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    14/0033/LBC
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. FullDecision

+ 7 more applications in the report

Unlock 7 Lower Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AT's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (10 on record)
  • All 10 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 108 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

7 Lower Shapter Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,587,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.4% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£1,500,000

Growth on file: 12.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 September 2023Most recent

    £1,500,000

    +29.9%over 2 years
  2. 24 June 2021

    £1,155,001

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0AT: £875,000 (2023–2021).

On the street

Versus other Lower Shapter Street homes

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

7 Lower Shapter Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£7,853

Street avg £4,622

Strongly above

Floor Area

191 m²

Street avg 203 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 8.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Lower Shapter Street

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

Larger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

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
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

22/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 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 0AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX3 0AT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Lower Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.