What kind of home is 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

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

When did 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW last change hands?

5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW last sold for £470,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £423,400 in March 2010, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2010 and May 2013, 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW rose from £423,400 to £470,000, a change of £46,600. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW have?

5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW has council approval for an extension granted in July 2007 under ref. 07/0690/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

5 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.

Which area is 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

Police records around 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW 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 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

The closest primary school to 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW is The Topsham School (376m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW?

The closest rail stop to 5 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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5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BW

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Tophayes

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

5 Tophayes is a four-bedroom detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0BW). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (May 2013). Across 2010–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £674,000 is 43.4% above the 2013 sale price.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Nov 2012

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2007
ExtensionFull
In report
Redevelopment to provide 8 dwellings to include front porches and rear conservatories, garages, access to highway and associated works (AMENDMENT to 06/1172/03 granted 19 September 2006)
Council
06/1172/03
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
07/0690/FUL
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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 Tophayes valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£674,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£470,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2013Most recent
£470,000
+11.0%over 3 years
3 March 2010
£423,400

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0BW: £520,000 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in EX3 0BW

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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

£3,481

Street avg £3,549

On par

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 150 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Above

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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