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 £1,158,000 sits 85.3% above the 2012 sale of £625,000. 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 13 years ago, in December 2012.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.
EPC Rating
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
Planning history
20 West Avenue has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.
- Sept 2019Tree WorksTreesIn report
Reduce - Maple tree by 2m
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 19/1077/TPO
- May 2014ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Rear of property
Demolition of existing single storey building and erection of proposed replacement single storey rear extension
- Agent
- Architexe Ltd
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 14/0796/FUL
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 20 West Avenue
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
20 West Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£1,158,000
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: £885,000 (2024–2018).
Everything we know about 20 West Avenue, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other West Avenue homes
On epc rating, 20 West Avenue stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,281
Street avg £4,015
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
12/mo
Steady 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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The full 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