12a, Sylvan Road, Exeter, EX4 6EW
About 12a
12a is a two-bedroom detached house in Exeter (EX4 6EW). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). At 77 m² this is the 13th smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–232 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 40 units on file. Period features are noted in the property record.
Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £219,000 — fresh data. Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 27.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 77 m² it's 26% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 39 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 September 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
12a 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
12a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£223,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 26 years.
£219,000
Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
14 April 2026Most recent
£219,000
+46.5%over 15 years12 May 2010
£149,500
+21.5%over 6 years11 September 2003
£123,000
+125.2%over 3 years26 November 1999
£54,615
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 6EW: £500,000 (2026–2023).
Versus other Sylvan Road homes
On years held, 12a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,844
Street avg £2,129
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 2.9 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
Sylvan Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School. 25 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
48.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.2dB







