What kind of home is Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA?

Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA last change hands?

Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA last sold for £255,000 in May 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £88,500 in September 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA?

Across 3 sales between September 2001 and May 2020, Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA rose from £88,500 to £255,000, a change of £166,500. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA have?

The current EPC rating for Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. It has improved from a G recorded in November 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA?

Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX4 3SA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA use?

The latest EPC at Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA?

Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA 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.

Which area is Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA in?

Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX4 postcode district in Devon.

Is Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA in a safe area?

Police records around Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA 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 Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA?

The closest primary school to Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA is St David's CofE Primary School (368m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Exeter Mathematics School (208m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA?

The closest bus stop to Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, EX4 3SA is Central Station, 70m away. The nearest rail option is Exeter Central Rail Station, 70m away.

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Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, Exeter, EX4 3SA

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Northernhay Lodge

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

Northernhay Lodge is a two-bedroom detached house in Exeter (EX4 3SA). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£526/sq ft) was about 53.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2020 for £255,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 8 September 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromG10toE48

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Northernhay Lodge, Northernhay Gate, Exeter, EX4 3SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Northernhay Lodge has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

19 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on Northernhay Lodge was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£255,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

19 May 2020Most recent
£255,000
+11.4%over 4 years
15 October 2015
£229,000
+158.8%over 14 years
6 September 2001
£88,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 3SA: £200,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in EX4 3SA

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Central Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Exeter Mathematics School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX4 3SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX4 3SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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