What type of property is Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB?

Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB sell for?

Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB last sold for £550,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £360,000 in June 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2012 and June 2023, Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB rose from £360,000 to £550,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB?

The current EPC rating for Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB?

Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB heated?

The latest EPC at Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB?

Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB is in council tax band D.

Where is Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB located?

Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB sits in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX3 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB?

Police records around Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB 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 Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB?

The closest primary school to Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB is Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School (661m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Church of England Aided School (2.2km).

How well connected is Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB?

The closest rail stop to Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, EX3 0DB is Newcourt Rail Station, 549m away. The nearest bus option is River Plate Road, 611m away.

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Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Elm Cottage

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

Elm Cottage is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) 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 August 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £632,000 is 14.9% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 20.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £550,000 in June 2023.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms4

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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)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Aug 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

64%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Elm Cottage 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.

Elm Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£632,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£550,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2023Most recent
£550,000
+52.8%over 11 years
13 June 2012
£360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0DB: £610,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in EX3 0DB

On the street

Versus other Clyst Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,767

Street avg £3,472

Above

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 153 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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.

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3 bed

£364k

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4 bed

£380k

1 Clara Place, Topsham

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2 bed1 bath

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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

0.5 km

Newcourt Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.7 km

Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.4dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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