Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
86a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ
1 planning record
Estimated value
£371,000
- Since the 2024 sale (£400,000)-7%
- Against EX3 0HQ's recent median (£285,000)+30%
Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 41
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£371,000
- Against its 2024 sale (£400,000)-7%
- Against EX3 0HQ's recent median (£285,000)+30%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 86a is modelled from its 72 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in EX3 0HQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
72 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2022
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in EX3 0HQ
5 sales, median £285,000 (2024–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
86a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
27 November 2024Most recent
£400,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0HQ: £285,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in EX3 0HQ
82 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ
Sold Apr 2024
£200,00078 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ
Sold Dec 2023
£225,00093 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ
Sold Sept 2023
£690,00085 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ
Sold Sept 2022
£660,00075a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ
Sold Feb 2022
£285,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 86a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 86a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
86a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64). Main heating runs on electricity. At 72 m² this is the 13th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–160 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to A across 29 units on file.
One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2026. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£516/sq ft) was about 141.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £400,000.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
86a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E41
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 June 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2022from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromF26toE41
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
33%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 86a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
An application for a single-storey rear extension is currently awaiting a decision.
1 application on record at 86a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ
1 live now0decisions1extensions10documents1nearby
- Mar 2026ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Ground floor rear extension, new windows and doors.
New Windows- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 26/0295/FUL
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Versus other Fore Street homes
Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 86a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£5,556
Street avg £2,651
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.3 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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
0.3 km
The Topsham School. 6 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- The Topsham SchoolPrimary254m
- Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.9km
- Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary2.0km
- Exminster Community PrimaryPrimary2.1km
Nearest stops
- Topsham Ferry LandingFerry terminal132m
- Lord Nelson InnBus stop167m
- Topsham Ferry LandingFerry terminal201m
- Railway StationBus stop223m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences102 reports38%
- Anti-social Behaviour38 reports14%
- Criminal Damage & Arson30 reports11%
- Burglary24 reports9%
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
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 86a is modelled from its 72 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in EX3 0HQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 86a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 86a was lodged in June 2022 at band E and is valid until June 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 86a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 6 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from EX3 0HQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 86a is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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