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 £690,000 in March 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £423,400 in March 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 3 sales between March 2010 and March 2026, 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, EX3 0BW rose from £423,400 to £690,000, a change of £266,600. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 16 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 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.

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

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

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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.

Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £690,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£475/sq ft) was about 64.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

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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(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

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Nov 2012

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at 5 Tophayes, Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BW

1decisions1extensions21documents1nearby

Jul 2007
ExtensionFull
Outcome 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.

Latest sale on 5 Tophayes was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£678,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£690,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2026Most recent
£690,000
+46.8%over 12 years
23 May 2013
£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).

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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.

On years held, 5 Tophayes runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,111

Street avg £3,549

Strongly above

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

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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