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6a, Sylvan Road, Exeter, EX4 6EW

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
108 m²
1163 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 6a

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

6a is a four-bedroom detached house in Exeter (EX4 6EW). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Today's modelled estimate of £430,000 sits 76.2% above the 2012 sale of £244,000. 14 years since the last transfer (March 2012).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageSingle, Integral

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6a

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromE44toD63
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6a, Sylvan Road, Exeter, EX4 6EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

6a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£430,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£244,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 March 2012Most recent

    £244,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 6EW: £445,000 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other Sylvan Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6a is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,259

Street avg £2,792

Below

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 162 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£462k

1 Elmside

EX4 6LR

4 bed3 bath
£478k

1 Daleside Road

EX4 6EP

4 bed2 bath
£491k

1 Charingthay Gate, Sylvan Road

EX4 6EW

4 bed
£512k

1 Higher Kings Avenue

EX4 6JW

4 bed1 bath
£524k

1 Brodick Close

EX4 6EX

4 bed1 bath
£321k

1 Edgerton Park Road

EX4 6DD

4 bed1 bath
£595k

1 Clevedon Close

EX4 6HQ

4 bed1 bath
£284k

1 Albion Place

EX4 6LH

4 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Exeter district page.
Full Exeter report

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX4 6EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6a, Sylvan Road, Exeter, EX4 6EW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.