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3 3 Sydenham House, Blackboy Road, Exeter, EX4 6SX

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 3 Sydenham House

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

3 3 Sydenham House is a semi-detached house in Exeter (EX4 6SX). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 56 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–56 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (71 versus a worst of 48). The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 30.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 17.6% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in July 2017.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 3 Sydenham House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Oct 2016
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2023from Oct 2017
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Feb 2026from Feb 2023
EPC improved fromD67toC71
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 3 Sydenham House, Blackboy Road, Exeter, EX4 6SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 3 Sydenham House has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

58applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£108,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 July 2017Most recent

    £108,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 6SX: £140,500 (2024–2021).

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  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
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On the street

Versus other Blackboy Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 3 Sydenham House outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,938

Street avg £2,180

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above
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.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX4 6SX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

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

Common questions

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