What kind of home is Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA?

Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA?

Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA last sold for £424,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA?

The current EPC rating for Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA?

Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA has a recorded floor area of 286 m² (3,079 sq ft), around 57 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 127% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX4 1TA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA use?

The latest EPC at Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA?

The most recent planning decision at Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/0044/TPO) in March 2024. Earlier filings include 5 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA?

Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA in?

Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX4 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA?

Police records around Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA 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.

What schools are near Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA?

The closest primary school to Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA is Bowhill Primary School (793m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Exe School (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA?

The closest bus stop to Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, EX4 1TA is Croft Chase, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, Exeter, EX4 1TA

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

286 m²

3078 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Clifton Cottage

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

Clifton Cottage is a five-bedroom detached house in Exeter (EX4 1TA). It has a recorded floor area of 286 m² (around 3078 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 286 m² the property is well over the postcode median (126 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £851,000 sits 100.7% above the 2013 sale of £424,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 32.8% below the postcode norm. 6 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

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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.

Clifton Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 February 2027

4 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Jul 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, Exeter, EX4 1TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at Clifton Cottage in 2024.

6 applications on record at Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, Exeter, EX4 1TA

6decisions1extensions44documents6nearby

Nov 2013
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Tree No Species WorksG1 Sycamore Crown lift lowest hanging branches by 1.8m Horse Chestnut Prune back to boundary by 1.8m & Ash
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
13/4716/TPO
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksApr 2024Decision
Tree WorksMar 2024G1 - Oak intertwined with Sycamore (northernmost group in the tree line) - Reduce the crown of the Oak tree by 30-40% (approximately 3 metres), and reshape to leave a balanced form. Topping cut of 6 inches diameter, and lateral pruning cuts of 4 inch. Remove the deadwood. Reduce the sycamore tree to balance with the Oak tree. Reasons - The Oak is suffering from dieback in the upper crown. It is inconclusive whether this is due to local conditions (ie lack of nutrients/exposed roots due to position on Devon bank), but a reduction in it's size may invigour the tree and promote new growth. The Sycamore is suppressed due to its proximity to other trees, and would be exposed to wind forces after pruning the Oak. So a reduction in size is also recommended. T2 - Sycamore (immediately adjacent and south in the tree line) - Reduce in height by 4 metres, and reshape to leave a balanced form. 4-5 inch topping cut, and 2-3 inch lateral pruning cuts. Reasons - Significant decay in the lower stem at 2-3 feet high. After hammer testing the area of decay, it is possible that approx 60% of decay could exist centrally. Therefore I would recommend a reduction in size to help reduce the risk of failure at the point of decay. Please accept the above as the Consultancy report provided by Hywel Davies (Exe Tree Care Ltd)Decision

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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.

Clifton Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£851,000

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Last sold (2013)

£424,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 November 2013Most recent
£424,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 1TA: £625,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in EX4 1TA

On the street

Versus other Barley Lane homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Clifton Cottage runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,483

Street avg £3,110

Strongly below

Floor Area

286 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.7 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Full Exeter report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

543/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Croft Chase — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Bowhill Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX4 1TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX4 1TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

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