What type of property is 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

40 Highfield, EX3 0DA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA sell for?

40 Highfield, EX3 0DA last sold for £134,500 in March 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

The current EPC rating for 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

40 Highfield, EX3 0DA has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

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

Where is 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA located?

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

Is 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA 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 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

The closest primary school to 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA is The Topsham School (907m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA?

The closest bus stop to 40 Highfield, EX3 0DA is Hamilton Road, 635m away. The nearest rail option is Topsham Rail Station, 811m away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40 Highfield

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

40 Highfield is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0DA). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in March 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £389,000 sits 189.2% above the 2002 sale of £134,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 45.2% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Feb 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

29%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Highfield, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Highfield 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.

40 Highfield valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£389,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£134,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 March 2002Most recent
£134,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0DA: £375,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in EX3 0DA

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.

Price per m² for 40 Highfield lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,446

Street avg £3,368

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 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.

£364k

1 Denver Close, Topsham

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3 bed1 bath

£380k

1 Clara Place, Topsham

EX3 0JR

2 bed1 bath

£839k

1 Elm Grove Gardens, Topsham

EX3 0EL

3 bed

£842k

1 Elm Grove Road, Topsham

EX3 0EQ

3 bed

£323k

1 Armada Court, Parkfield Road, Topsham

EX3 0EW

2 bed1 bath

£822k

1 Bewick Avenue, Topsham

EX3 0FF

4 bed4 bath

£896k

1 Chapel Place, Fore Street, Topsham

EX3 0HS

4 bed3 bath

£261k

1 Coysh Square, Topsham

EX3 0JS

1 bed1 bath

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

0.6 km

Hamilton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

The Topsham School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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