20 West Avenue, Exeter, EX4 4SD
About 20 West Avenue
20 West Avenue is a detached house in Exeter (EX4 4SD). It has a recorded floor area of 274 m² (around 2949 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
Across 2012–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,080,000 sits 72.8% above the 2012 sale of £625,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£212/sq ft) was about 16.2% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 274 m² it's 26% larger than the typical home in the postcode (218 m² median across 22 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in December 2012.
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Energy performance
Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 February 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Solar PV panels (35 kWp) installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
20 West Avenue has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.
4 applications on record at 20 West Avenue, Exeter, EX4 4SD
- Nov 2009Tree WorksTreesOutcome in report
Tree no. Species WorkT1 & T2 Leylandii Fell
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 09/3072/CAT
- More recent applications — locked
- Tree WorksSept 2019Decision
- ExtensionMay 2014Decision
+ 1 more application in the report
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
- All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 31 notable nearby
- The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Sales history & valuation
20 West Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£1,080,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.6% per year over 1 year.
£625,000
Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
14 December 2012Most recent
£625,000
+11.6%over 6 months7 June 2012
£560,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 4SD: £1,139,000 (2025–2019).
Versus other West Avenue homes
On epc rating, 20 West Avenue stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,281
Street avg £4,021
Floor Area
274 m²
Street avg 231 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 9.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Hoopern Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery. 25 schools nearby.
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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
48.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.7dB






