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. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 is 14.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 65.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £110,000.
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 May 2026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
Certificate validity
Expired on 26 May 2026
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
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Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
57 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£126,000
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: £180,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in EX4 6AZ
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
543/mo
Falling 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.
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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
50.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB







