Whitegates, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DB
About Whitegates
Whitegates is a four-bedroom detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 217 m² (around 2336 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record.
At 217 m² the property is well over the postcode median (136 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was January 2026 at £765,000 — fresh data. Across 2014–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- GarageDouble
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
Whitegates's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 February 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Whitegates 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.
Sales history & valuation
Whitegates valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£705,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 12 years.
£765,000
Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
30 January 2026Most recent
£765,000
+11.7%over 8 years27 April 2017
£685,000
+16.1%over 2 years29 April 2014
£590,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0DB: £569,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in EX3 0DB
Medina Lodge, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DB
Sold Feb 2025
£569,000Anns Plat, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DB
Sold Jan 2025
£400,000Green Mead, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DB
Sold Apr 2024
£915,000Elm Cottage, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DB
Sold Jun 2023
£550,000Juali, Clyst Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DB
Sold Sept 2021
£610,000
Versus other Clyst Road homes
Whitegates is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,525
Street avg £3,499
Floor Area
217 m²
Street avg 146 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.0 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
50.4dB







