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Orchard Lea, Exmouth Road, Exton, Exeter, EX3 0PZ

EPC A4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
238 m²
2562 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 96
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Orchard Lea

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

Orchard Lea is a three-bedroom detached house in Exton, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 238 m² (around 2562 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2019) returns an A (score 96), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 238 m² it's 19% larger than the typical home in the postcode (200 m² median across 10 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £916,000 sits 147.6% above the 2017 sale of £370,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£144/sq ft) was about 34.8% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 10 years since the last transfer (February 2017).

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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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.

Orchard Lea ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2019

EPC Rating

A
A96
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 March 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromE53toA96
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof
PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Orchard Lea, Exmouth Road, Exton, Exeter, EX3 0PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Orchard Lea has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at Orchard Lea, Exmouth Road, Exton, Exeter, EX3 0PZ

4decisions2extensions43documents1nearby
  1. Sept 2017
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey

    Two storey extension to existing dwelling, erection of garage studio and new boundary wall.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    17/1954/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. Demolition And RebuildDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
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  • The 43 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.

Orchard Lea valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£916,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£370,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 February 2017Most recent

    £370,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0PZ: £800,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Exmouth Road homes

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

On price per m², Orchard Lea runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,555

Street avg £2,879

Strongly below

Floor Area

238 m²

Street avg 230 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 6 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Orchard Lea

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£364k

1 Denver Close, Topsham

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3 bed1 bath
£380k

1 Clara Place, Topsham

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2 bed1 bath
£323k

1 Armada Court, Parkfield Road, Topsham

EX3 0EW

2 bed1 bath
£1.1m

1 Berkeley Park, Topsham

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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.
Full Exeter report

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

Shelter — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX3 0PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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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