What type of property is 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW last change hands?

4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW last sold for £385,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (1,475 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW located?

4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW sits in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX3 postcode district in Devon.

Is 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW 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 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

The closest primary school to 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW is The Topsham School (376m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

The closest rail stop to 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW is Topsham Rail Station, 180m away. The nearest bus option is Railway Station, 193m away.

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4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

137 m²

1475 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Tophayes

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

4 Tophayes is a four-bedroom detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0BW). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Today's modelled estimate of £682,000 sits 77.1% above the 2012 sale of £385,000. Last sold in June 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

Current Certificate

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 September 2028

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Tophayes 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.

4 Tophayes valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£682,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£385,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 June 2012Most recent
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0BW: £530,000 (2026–2015).

Nearby sales in EX3 0BW

On the street

Versus other Elm Grove Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Tophayes lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,810

Street avg £3,933

Strongly below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 150 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

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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.

£822k

1 Bewick Avenue, Topsham

EX3 0FF

4 bed4 bath

£896k

1 Chapel Place, Fore Street, Topsham

EX3 0HS

4 bed3 bath

£839k

1 Elm Grove Gardens, Topsham

EX3 0EL

3 bed

£842k

1 Elm Grove Road, Topsham

EX3 0EQ

3 bed

£364k

1 Denver Close, Topsham

EX3 0NB

3 bed1 bath

1 Denver Place, Elm Grove Road, Topsham

EX3 0EP

4 bed

£380k

1 Clara Place, Topsham

EX3 0JR

2 bed1 bath

£774k

1 Engineers Road, Topsham

EX3 0FZ

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

0.2 km

Topsham Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Topsham School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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