What kind of home is 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ?

69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ?

The current EPC rating for 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ?

69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX3 0HQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ use?

The latest EPC at 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ had any planning applications?

69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ has council approval for rear extension granted in April 2010 under ref. 10/0225/LBC. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ?

69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ in?

69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ sits in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX3 postcode district in Devon.

Is 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ in a safe area?

Police records around 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ?

The closest primary school to 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ is The Topsham School (254m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ?

The closest ferry stop to 69a, Fore Street, EX3 0HQ is Topsham Ferry Landing, 132m away. The nearest bus option is Lord Nelson Inn, 167m away.

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69a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 69a

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

69a is an end-of-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 54 m² it's 27% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jun 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%73%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 69a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

69a has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Apr 2010
ExtensionHeritage
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Replacement lean-to roof to rear
Agent
Forde George Ltd
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
10/0225/LBC
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

69a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£241,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0HQ: £400,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in EX3 0HQ

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On the street

Versus other Fore Street homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 69a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 46 (E)

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Topsham Ferry Landing — ferry terminal.

Closest school

0.3 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 0HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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