What type of property is 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG?

5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG sell for?

5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG last sold for £160,000 in February 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG?

5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX3 0DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG?

5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG located?

5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG sits in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX3 postcode district in Devon.

Is 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG 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 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG?

The closest primary school to 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG is The Topsham School (458m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Tappers Close, EX3 0DG is Railway Station, 104m away. The nearest rail option is Topsham Rail Station, 134m away.

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5 Tappers Close, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Tappers Close

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

5 Tappers Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in February 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £312,000 sits 95% above the 2005 sale of £160,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 26.1% below the postcode norm. At 61 m² it's 25.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 22 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 77% of similar EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 October 2030

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Tappers Close, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Tappers Close 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.

5 Tappers Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£312,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 February 2005Most recent
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0DG: £487,500 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in EX3 0DG

On the street

Versus other Tappers Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Tappers Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,623

Street avg £4,277

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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

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1 Denver Close, Topsham

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Coysh Square, Topsham

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1 bed1 bath

£839k

1 Elm Grove Gardens, Topsham

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3 bed

£842k

1 Elm Grove Road, Topsham

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3 bed

£300k

1 Coles Court, High Street, Topsham

EX3 0BL

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1 Collingwood House, The Strand, Topsham

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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

0.1 km

Railway Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 0DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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