What type of property is 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW is a 5-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW last change hands?

25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW last sold for £965,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £426,000 in June 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2007 and January 2025, 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW rose from £426,000 to £965,000, a change of £539,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

The current EPC rating for 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (1,830 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 83% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX3 0AW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW is in council tax band E.

Where is 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW located?

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

How safe is the area around 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

Police records around 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW 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.

Which schools serve 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

The closest primary school to 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW is The Topsham School (769m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 25 Higher Shapter Street, EX3 0AW?

The closest bus stop to 25 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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25 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

170 m²

1830 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 25 Higher Shapter Street

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

25 Higher Shapter Street is a five-bedroom mid-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AW). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 170 m² the property is well over the postcode median (100 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£527/sq ft) was about 112.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £965,000 in January 2025.

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
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2017

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 July 2027

9 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2017from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromC70toD63

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Higher Shapter Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

25 Higher Shapter Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2007.

Current estimate

£907,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£965,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2025Most recent
£965,000
+58.2%over 16 years
31 January 2008
£610,000
+43.2%over 7 months
19 June 2007
£426,000

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

Nearby sales in EX3 0AW

On the street

Versus other Higher Shapter Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 25 Higher Shapter Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,676

Street avg £3,952

Above

Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Elm Grove Road, Topsham

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£1.1m

1 Berkeley Park, Topsham

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£364k

1 Denver Close, Topsham

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3 bed1 bath

1 Denver Place, Elm Grove Road, Topsham

EX3 0EP

4 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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