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5 Ferry Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JW

6 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
164 m²
1765 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Ferry Road

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

5 Ferry Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0JW). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.

6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a conservatory and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £914,000 is 38.5% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£374/sq ft) was about 38.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in October 2011.

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
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Mar 2011
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ferry Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ferry Road has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

6 applications on record at 5 Ferry Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JW

6decisions3extensions40documents1nearby
  1. Jun 2010
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Tree no. Species WorkT1 Acacia Crown reduction and thin up to 10% and remove dead wood.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    10/3060/CAT
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision
  4. ConservatoryDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 40 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

5 Ferry Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£914,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.4% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£660,000

Growth on file: 19.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 October 2011Most recent

    £660,000

    +50.0%over 2 years
  2. 12 July 2009

    £440,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0JW: £985,000 (2025–2019).

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.

On habitable rooms, 5 Ferry Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,024

Street avg £5,038

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Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 160 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Ferry Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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

22/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

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 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
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Ferry Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0JW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.