What kind of home is 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

32 Highfield, EX3 0DA is a detached house.

What did 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA sell for?

32 Highfield, EX3 0DA last sold for £320,000 in May 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £174,950 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and May 2021, 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA rose from £174,950 to £320,000, a change of £145,050. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

The current EPC rating for 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

32 Highfield, EX3 0DA has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA use?

The latest EPC at 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA was a refusal for a loft conversion (ref. 23/0505/LPD) in April 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

32 Highfield, EX3 0DA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA in?

32 Highfield, EX3 0DA sits in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX3 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

Police records around 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA 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 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

The closest primary school to 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA is The Topsham School (907m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

The closest bus stop to 32 Highfield, EX3 0DA is Hamilton Road, 635m away. The nearest rail option is Topsham Rail Station, 811m away.

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32 Highfield, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DA

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 32 Highfield

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

32 Highfield is a detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0DA). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £415,000 is 29.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 51.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2021 for £320,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Highfield, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 32 Highfield in 2023.

Apr 2023
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Full width ground floor extension. Extension to side and rear first floor. Rear roof dormer.
Agent
Paul Humphries Architects
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
22/1549/FUL
View planning record
Apr 2023
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Conversion of loft space into bedroom including addition of front facing, flat velux style windows and rear facing dormer.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
23/0505/LPD
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£415,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£320,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

25 May 2021Most recent
£320,000
+82.9%over 18 years
1 November 2002
£174,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0DA: £400,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in EX3 0DA

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On the street

Versus other Highfield homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

32 Highfield is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,855

Street avg £3,207

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Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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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.

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1 Clara Place, Topsham

EX3 0JR

2 bed1 bath

£356k

1 Denver Close, Topsham

EX3 0NB

3 bed1 bath

£355k

1 Ellacombe Meadows, Clyst St George

EX3 0DF

£487k

1 Carrick Mill, Topsham

EX3 0FQ

£325k

1 Chase House, The Retreat Drive, Topsham

EX3 0FE

£322k

1 Armada Court, Parkfield Road, Topsham

EX3 0EW

2 bed1 bath

£553k

1 Bushayes Cottages, Clyst St George

EX3 0NZ

£311k

1 Collingwood House, The Strand, Topsham

EX3 0JB

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

0.6 km

Hamilton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

The Topsham School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

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