What type of property is 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU?

2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU sell for?

2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU last sold for £376,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in June 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU?

2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 50% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX4 2HU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU have?

2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU has an active planning application for extension (ref. 26/00534/CLDP), filed in March 2026, currently awaiting a decision. Across the wider record there are 1 approved application on file. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU?

2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU 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 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU located?

2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU sits in Whitestone, Exeter, Exeter. It falls within the EX4 postcode district in Devon.

Is 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU?

The closest primary school to 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU is Tedburn St Mary School (2.8km).

What transport links are near 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Cleave Cottage, EX4 2HU is Heath Cross, 1.9km away. In total there are 6 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Cleave Cottage, Whitestone, Exeter, EX4 2HU

Extendable6 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Cleave Cottage

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

2 Cleave Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Whitestone, Exeter, Exeter (EX4 2HU). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 99), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

6 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 3 refused, 2 pending. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. Last sold in September 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £428,000 is 13.8% above the 2017 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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 3)

Jun 2017

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2017from Apr 2017

EPC improved fromF26toE54

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Jun 2017from Jun 2017

EPC improved fromE54toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cleave Cottage, Whitestone, Exeter, EX4 2HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for an extension is currently awaiting a decision.

Mar 2026
ExtensionOutline
In report
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed replacement rear extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
26/00534/CLDP
View planning record
Nov 2025
ExtensionAmendment
In report
Non-material amendment (to amend the design of the approved extension to No.2.) to planning permission 95/02040/FUL - 2 storey extensions to form additional living accommodation, porches, garages and extra garden CERTAIN PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS REMOVED - SEE LIST 558 FOR DETAILS
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
95/02040/AMD3
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.

Current estimate

£428,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£376,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 September 2017Most recent
£376,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in EX4 2HU: £971,000 (2012–2012).

Nearby sales in EX4 2HU

1 Cleave Cottage, Whitestone, Exeter, EX4 2HU
Sold Dec 2012
£971,000

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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

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

Crime

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.9 km

Heath Cross — bus stop.

Closest school

2.8 km

Tedburn St Mary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX4 2HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

40.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX4 2HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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