8 Clara Place, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JR
About 8 Clara Place
8 Clara Place is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0JR). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2022. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.
A recent sale: £390,000 in June 2026. Across 2023–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 42.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Central heatingYes
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
8 Clara Place 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
8 Clara Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£396,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 3 years.
£390,000
Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
9 June 2026Most recent
£390,000
+4.8%over 3 years2 April 2023
£372,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0JR: £412,000 (2023–2018).
Nearby sales in EX3 0JR
2 Clara Place, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JR
Sold Oct 2023
£385,0005 Clara Place, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JR
Sold Sept 2021
£700,0009 Clara Place, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JR
Sold Oct 2019
£345,0001 Clara Place, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JR
Sold Aug 2012
£265,0006 Clara Place, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JR
Sold May 2009
£435,000
Versus other Clara Place homes
Years Held for 8 Clara Place lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,000
Street avg £4,379
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 4.8 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
Lord Nelson Inn — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 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
49.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.3dB







