What kind of home is 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW?

7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW is a mid-terrace house.

When did 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW last change hands?

7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW last sold for £120,000 in September 1999, around 27 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £67,000 in June 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1995 and September 1999, 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW rose from £67,000 to £120,000, a change of £53,000. That works out to roughly +14.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW?

The current EPC rating for 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW?

7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (1,798 sq ft). That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX4 6BW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW use?

The latest EPC at 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW?

7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW in?

7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX4 postcode district in Devon.

Is 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW 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 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW?

The closest primary school to 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW is St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery (197m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Exeter Mathematics School (661m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW?

The closest bus stop to 7 Hillsborough Avenue, EX4 6BW is Blackall Road, 113m away. The nearest rail option is St James Park (Devon) Rail Station, 151m away.

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7 Hillsborough Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6BW

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

167 m²

1798 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 Hillsborough Avenue

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

7 Hillsborough Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Exeter (EX4 6BW). It has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (around 1798 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in September 1999. Across 1995–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £448,000 sits 273.3% above the 1999 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£67/sq ft) was about 64.6% below the postcode norm.

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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.

7 Hillsborough Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromE49toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Hillsborough Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Hillsborough Avenue 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 Hillsborough Avenue's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£448,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (1999)

£120,000

Growth on file: 14.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 1999Most recent
£120,000
+46.3%over 1 year
26 July 1998
£82,000
+22.4%over 3 years
29 June 1995
£67,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 6BW: £415,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in EX4 6BW

On the street

Versus other Hillsborough Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 7 Hillsborough Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£719

Street avg £2,287

Strongly below

Floor Area

167 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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4 bed2 bath

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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

Blackall Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX4 6BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX4 6BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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