Flat, 56 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HW
About Flat
Flat is a 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 B. 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. 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).
At 84 m² it's 27.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (116 m² median across 7 EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 April 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 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
Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£292,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 0HW: £535,000 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in EX3 0HW
51 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HW
Sold Oct 2025
£1,650,00058 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HW
Sold Apr 2021
£350,00057 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HW
Sold Mar 2021
£535,00052 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HW
Sold Dec 2018
£765,00056a, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HW
Sold Oct 2018
£417,500
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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
0.0 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB







