What kind of home is 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW last sold for £253,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,000 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and April 2018, 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW rose from £35,000 to £253,000, a change of £218,000. That works out to roughly +10.1% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

The current EPC rating for 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2011 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW use?

The latest EPC at 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW had any planning applications?

15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in July 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW in?

15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW sits in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX3 postcode district in Devon.

Is 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

The closest primary school to 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW is The Topsham School (769m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

The closest bus stop to 15 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW is Quay, 207m away. The nearest ferry option is Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing, 296m away.

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15 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW

EPC B2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 15 Higher Shapter Street

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

15 Higher Shapter Street is a detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AW). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2019) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £381,000 sits 50.6% above the 2018 sale of £253,000. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in April 2018. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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Risks

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Trends

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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.

15 Higher Shapter Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromF26toB84

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2019
Amendment
In report
Non-material amendment to proposed rear roof as part of planning application 18/1058/FUL granted on 18 June 2019.
Council
18/1058/FUL
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
19/0901/NMA
View planning record
Jan 2019
Full
In report
Replacement and enlarging of dwelling incorporating two original external walls.
Agent
Simon Spencer MCIAT
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
18/1058/FUL
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.

Price for 15 Higher Shapter Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£381,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.1% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£253,000

Growth on file: 10.1% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

26 April 2018Most recent
£253,000
+622.9%over 20 years
30 September 1997
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0AW: £380,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in EX3 0AW

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Versus other Higher Shapter Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 15 Higher Shapter Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,530

Street avg £4,149

Below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 116 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 9 years

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX3 0AW 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 0AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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