Flat 2, 5 Hillsborough Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6BW
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Exeter (EX4 6BW). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 61 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 60–160 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 (74 versus a worst of 67). The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.
At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (155 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in February 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 is 18.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 26% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 2 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
Flat 2 has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.
£184,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 16 years.
£155,000
Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
29 February 2016Most recent
£155,000
+14.8%over 4 years6 June 2011
£135,000
+98.7%over 9 years21 June 2001
£67,950
+24.7%over 1 year18 May 2000
£54,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 6BW: £415,000 (2024–2019).
Nearby sales in EX4 6BW
21 Hillsborough Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6BW
Sold Dec 2024
£415,0008 Hillsborough Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6BW
Sold Dec 2024
£650,0004 Hillsborough Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6BW
Sold Oct 2023
£630,000Flat 1, 5 Hillsborough Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6BW
Sold Sept 2020
£217,000Top Flat, 3 Hillsborough Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6BW
Sold Jul 2019
£115,000
Versus other Hillsborough Avenue homes
On epc rating, Flat 2 stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,541
Street avg £2,978
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 2.2 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
Blackall Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery. 27 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
49.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.4dB







