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1 Ferry Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JW

5 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
151 m²
1625 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Ferry Road

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

1 Ferry Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0JW). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £650,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£400/sq ft) was about 60.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms4
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Ferry Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Jan 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Dec 2011
EPC improved fromG20toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
36%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ferry Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ferry Road has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

  1. Feb 2013
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two storey side extension and two storey rear extension including (2) rooflights and associated alterations including revised pitched roof on ground floor accommodation

    Agent
    Paul Humphries Architects Ltd
    Council
    12/1383/P
    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    12/1559/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two storey side and rear extension and alterations

    Agent
    Paul Humphries Architects Ltd
    Council
    12/0077/P
    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    12/1075/FUL
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2012.

Current estimate

£610,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£650,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 January 2025Most recent

    £650,000

  2. 9 September 2021

    £650,000

    +56.6%over 4 years
  3. 26 July 2017

    £415,000

    -25.2%over 1 year
  4. 11 December 2015

    £555,000

    +98.2%over 3 years
  5. 29 February 2012

    £280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0JW: £1,250,000 (2024–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Ferry Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Ferry Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,305

Street avg £5,003

On par

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 162 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

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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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lord Nelson Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Topsham School. 6 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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