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Flat 2, 59 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HL

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a semi-detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0HL). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–39 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 41). The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (54 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in June 2013. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£375/sq ft) was about 227% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Flat 2 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Mar 2013
EPC improved fromE50toD68
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2023from Jan 2023
EPC improved fromD68toC72
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 59 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£125,000

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 June 2013Most recent

    £125,000

    +108.3%over 11 years
  2. 14 May 2002

    £60,000

    +18.8%over 9 months
  3. 31 July 2001

    £50,500

    +55.4%over 2 years
  4. 8 April 1999

    £32,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0HL: £425,000 (2023–2004).

On the street

Versus other Fore Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Flat 2 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,032

Street avg £2,130

Strongly above

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 2

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Topsham Ferry Landing — ferry terminal.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Topsham School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 2, 59 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.