95a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ
About 95a
95a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Period features are noted in the property record.
Held since December 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £273,000 sits 110% above the 2002 sale of £130,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 16.8% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 March 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
95a 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
95a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.
£273,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.3% per year over 6 years.
£130,000
Growth on file: 11.3% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
20 December 2002Most recent
£130,000
+100.0%over 6 years4 July 1996
£65,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0HQ: £400,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in EX3 0HQ
86a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ
Sold Nov 2024
£400,00082 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
£660,000
Versus other Fore Street homes
On years held, 95a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,940
Street avg £3,053
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 4.3 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
0.1 km
Topsham Ferry Landing — ferry terminal.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Topsham School. 6 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
48.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB







