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56a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HW

Notable views3 sales on record4 planning records

Estimated value

£494,000

  • Since the 2018 sale (£417,500)+18%
  • Against EX3 0HW's recent median (£535,000)-8%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£494,000

  • Against its 2018 sale (£417,500)+18%
  • Against EX3 0HW's recent median (£535,000)-8%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 56a is modelled from its 84 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in EX3 0HW. 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

    84 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2023

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2018

  • Recent sales in EX3 0HW

    5 sales, median £535,000 (2025–2018)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: October 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 4 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 October 2018Most recent

    £417,500

    +24.6%over 7 years

  2. 25 January 2011

    £335,000

    +81.1%over 10 years

  3. 3 July 2000

    £185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0HW: £535,000 (2025–2018).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 56a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HW. 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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Overview

About 56a

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

56a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0HW). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. At 84 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 78–240 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to D, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused, 2 pending. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £494,000 is 18.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£462/sq ft) was about 121.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 84 m² it's 27.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (116 m² median across 7 EPCs). Last sale on file: £417,500 in October 2018.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jan 2012
Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 56a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.

4 applications on record at 56a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HW

2 live now
2decisions2extensions66documents1nearby
  1. Mar 2006
    RenovationHeritage
    Outcome in report

    External alterations to windows on front elevation at second floor level

    New Windows
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    05/1336/LBC
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 66 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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

22/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Topsham Ferry Landing — ferry terminal.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Topsham School. 5 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • The Topsham SchoolPrimary439m
  • Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.9km
  • Exminster Community PrimaryPrimary2.2km
  • Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary2.2km

Nearest stops

  • Topsham Ferry LandingFerry terminal49m
  • Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry LandingFerry terminal85m
  • QuayBus stop152m
  • Topsham Ferry LandingFerry terminal212m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences102 reports38%
  • Anti-social Behaviour38 reports14%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson30 reports11%
  • Burglary24 reports9%

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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 0HW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX3 0HW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0HW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 56a is modelled from its 84 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in EX3 0HW. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 56a. 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 56a was lodged in April 2023 at band D and is valid until April 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 56a. 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 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from EX3 0HW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
56a is in council tax band D. 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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