What kind of home is 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD?

5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD?

5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD last sold for £525,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £345,111 in June 2011, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2011 and September 2018, 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD rose from £345,111 to £525,000, a change of £179,889. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD?

5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (1,755 sq ft), around 54 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 104% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX3 0BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD use?

The latest EPC at 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD?

The most recent planning decision at 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD was a refusal for outbuilding (ref. 25/0614/FUL) in July 2025. Earlier filings include 4 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD?

5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD in?

5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD sits in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX3 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD?

Police records around 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD 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 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD?

The closest primary school to 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD is The Topsham School (1.1km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Tresillian Cottages, EX3 0BD is Quay, 508m away. The nearest ferry option is Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing, 600m away.

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5 Tresillian Cottages, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BD

Notable views5 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

163 m²

1755 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Tresillian Cottages

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

5 Tresillian Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0BD). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 163 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £688,000 is 31% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£299/sq ft) was about 19.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £525,000 in September 2018.

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Risks

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similar homes nearby

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jun 2013

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Tresillian Cottages, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 5 Tresillian Cottages was refused — worth checking the council file.

Sept 2025
ExtensionConditions
In report
Application Reference Number: 23/0441/FUL Date of Decision: 12/06/2023 Variation of Condition Number(s): 2 to substitute the approved drawings to include an additional window to the dormer roof extension. Retrospective.
Agent
Tom Spriggs Architect Ltd
Retrospective
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
25/1001/VOC
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Jul 2025
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of a lean-to timber shed in the front garden along the boundary with the neighbouring property.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
25/0614/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.

5 Tresillian Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£688,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£525,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

2 September 2018Most recent
£525,000
+52.1%over 7 years
2 June 2011
£345,111

Median price across the last 4 sales in EX3 0BD: £259,975 (2022–2001).

Nearby sales in EX3 0BD

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On the street

Versus the street

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

5 Tresillian Cottages outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

163 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

Comparables

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Area

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Quay — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

The Topsham School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX3 0BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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