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8 Tresillian Cottages, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BD

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 8 Tresillian Cottages

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

8 Tresillian Cottages is a semi-detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0BD). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 79 m² it's 17.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2022. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

8 Tresillian Cottages sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 March 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromE42toG16
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Mar 2021from Dec 2014
EPC improved fromG16toE48
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Tresillian Cottages, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Tresillian Cottages, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BD

1decisions2documents1nearby
  1. Feb 2022
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Removal of 4x Conifers.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    21/1876/CAT
    Full record in report

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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.

8 Tresillian Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£349,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0BD: £345,111 (2022–2003).

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.

8 Tresillian Cottages is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

48 (E)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Tresillian Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£346k

1 Ellacombe Meadows, Clyst St George

EX3 0DF

£364k

1 Denver Close, Topsham

EX3 0NB

3 bed1 bath
£323k

1 Armada Court, Parkfield Road, Topsham

EX3 0EW

2 bed1 bath
£380k

1 Clara Place, Topsham

EX3 0JR

2 bed1 bath
£300k

1 Coles Court, High Street, Topsham

EX3 0BL

£287k

1 Collingwood House, The Strand, Topsham

EX3 0JB

£276k

1 Denver Road, Topsham

EX3 0BS

£456k

1 Carrick Mill, Topsham

EX3 0FQ

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.
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

0.5 km

Quay — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

The Topsham School. 4 schools nearby.

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

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
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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