Flat 1, 1 Sylvan Road, Exeter, EX4 6EW
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in Exeter (EX4 6EW). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. At 85 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (85–209 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
At 85 m² it's 18.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 39 EPCs).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
58applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 1
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£296,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 6EW: £500,000 (2024–2023).
Everything we know about Flat 1, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Sylvan Road homes
On floor area, Flat 1 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
61 (D)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 71 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
12/mo
Steady 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
The full 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