2 1 Sydenham House, Blackboy Road, Exeter, EX4 6SX
About 2 1 Sydenham House
2 1 Sydenham House is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Exeter (EX4 6SX). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 50 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (50–54 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (69 versus a worst of 21). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 is 16.1% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £127,500 in May 2020.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
2 1 Sydenham House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
58applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 2 1 Sydenham House
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
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
£148,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£127,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 May 2020Most recent
£127,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 6SX: £140,500 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in EX4 6SX
1 1 Sydenham House, Blackboy Road, Exeter, EX4 6SX
Sold Mar 2024
£140,0002 3 Sydenham House, Blackboy Road, Exeter, EX4 6SX
Sold Jan 2024
£145,0005 3 Sydenham House, Blackboy Road, Exeter, EX4 6SX
Sold Aug 2023
£140,5006 3 Sydenham House, Blackboy Road, Exeter, EX4 6SX
Sold Apr 2023
£133,0001 4 Sydenham House, Blackboy Road, Exeter, EX4 6SX
Sold Nov 2021
£145,000
Everything we know about 2 1 Sydenham House, 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 Blackboy Road homes
On epc rating, 2 1 Sydenham House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,550
Street avg £2,136
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 53 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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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
0.0 km
Elmside — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Newtown Primary School. 29 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
50.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB