The Longbarn, Rowhorne Road, Nadderwater, Exeter, EX4 2JE
About The Longbarn
The Longbarn is a semi-detached house in Nadderwater, Exeter, Exeter (EX4 2JE). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a G (score 14), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at G across 2 certificates since January 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 61), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 73 m² it sits well below the postcode median (166 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.
Energy performance
The Longbarn sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Nov 2025
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 18 November 2025
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
The Longbarn has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The Longbarn has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£271,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 2JE: £490,000 (2025–2017).
Nearby sales in EX4 2JE
Knights Hill, Rowhorne Road, Nadderwater, Exeter, EX4 2JE
Sold Dec 2025
£620,000Eastern Plateau, Rowhorne Road, Nadderwater, Exeter, EX4 2JE
Sold Jan 2021
£665,000Friars Ball Farm, Rowhorne Road, Nadderwater, Exeter, EX4 2JE
Sold Jun 2018
£10,000Old Hay Barn, Rowhorne Road, Nadderwater, Exeter, EX4 2JE
Sold Jun 2018
£10,000Longview, Rowhorne Road, Nadderwater, Exeter, EX4 2JE
Sold Feb 2017
£490,000
Versus other Rowhorne Road homes
The Longbarn is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
14 (G)
Street avg 47 (E)
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 166 m²
CO₂ Emissions
7.0 t/year
Street avg 6.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.3 km
Royal Oak — bus stop.
Closest school
1.1 km
Exwick Heights Primary School. 8 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.9dB







