9 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW
About 9 Higher Shapter Street
9 Higher Shapter Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0AW). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2017. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£451/sq ft) was about 74.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £500,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
- Listed buildingYes
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, is a listed building, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
9 Higher Shapter Street has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 9 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW
- Dec 2022ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Single and two storey rear extension to replace existing lean-to.
- Council
- 22/0983/LBC
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 22/0982/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionDec 2022Decision
Unlock 9 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW's full planning history
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
- The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Sales history & valuation
9 Higher Shapter Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.
£547,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 19 years.
£500,000
Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
4 October 2018Most recent
£500,000
+244.9%over 18 years4 May 2000
£144,950
+13.2%11 February 2000
£128,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0AW: £380,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in EX3 0AW
3 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW
Sold Oct 2025
£813,00010 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW
Sold Jun 2025
£252,00025 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW
Sold Jan 2025
£965,00026 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW
Sold Nov 2024
£380,0008 Higher Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AW
Sold Jan 2023
£1,010,000
Versus other Higher Shapter Street homes
Price per m²
£4,854
Street avg £3,995
Floor Area
103 m²
Street avg 116 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.6dB







