Flat 3, 3 Leighton Terrace, Exeter, EX4 6AZ
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a mid-terrace house in Exeter (EX4 6AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 29 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (29–53 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 65). The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 29 m² it sits well below the postcode median (57 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 69.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £110,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Flat 3's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 May 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
58applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 3
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
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£120,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 18 years.
£110,000
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
22 August 2019Most recent
£110,000
+31.0%over 3 years30 March 2016
£84,000
+84.6%over 14 years20 December 2001
£45,499
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 6AZ: £170,000 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in EX4 6AZ
Flat 2, 3 Leighton Terrace, Exeter, EX4 6AZ
Sold Mar 2024
£185,000Flat 3, 11 Leighton Terrace, Exeter, EX4 6AZ
Sold Oct 2023
£166,5005 Leighton Terrace, Exeter, EX4 6AZ
Sold May 2023
£170,00011 Leighton Terrace, Exeter, EX4 6AZ
Sold Feb 2022
£180,000Flat 1, 3 Leighton Terrace, Exeter, EX4 6AZ
Sold Mar 2020
£170,000
Everything we know about Flat 3, 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 Leighton Terrace homes
On price per m², Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,793
Street avg £3,210
Floor Area
29 m²
Street avg 43 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 1.9 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
St Sidwell's School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery. 27 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB