What type of property is 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS?

2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS?

2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft). That makes it about 46% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX4 1AS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS?

2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS located?

2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX4 postcode district in Devon.

Is 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS show an average of 543 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS?

The closest primary school to 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS is St Thomas Primary School (231m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Exe School (1.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, EX4 1AS is The Lucombe Oak, 66m away. The nearest rail option is Exeter St Thomas Rail Station, 202m away.

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2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AS

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Grays Buildings

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

2 Grays Buildings is a mid-terrace house in Exeter (EX4 1AS). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 4-band jump.

At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (60 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 December 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Jan 2011

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Grays Buildings, Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Grays Buildings has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Grays Buildings has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 EX4 1AS: £290,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in EX4 1AS

On the street

Versus other Cowick Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Grays Buildings is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 55 (E)

On par

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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

543/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Lucombe Oak — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Thomas Primary School. 22 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 EX4 1AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX4 1AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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