Flat 3, 79 Blackboy Road, Exeter, EX4 6TB
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Exeter (EX4 6TB). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (43–49 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 67). The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2021. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.
It hasn't traded since April 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 26.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 sits 219.6% above the 2001 sale of £46,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£99/sq ft) was about 49.1% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar 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
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
Flat 3's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
58applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 3 things worth checking at Flat 3
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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on Flat 3 was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£147,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 26.8% per year over 1 year.
£46,000
Growth on file: 26.8% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
17 April 2001Most recent
£46,000
+37.3%over 1 year17 December 1999
£33,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 6TB: £260,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in EX4 6TB
Everything we know about Flat 3, 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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
Versus other Blackboy Road homes
On epc rating, Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,070
Street avg £3,171
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 43 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 2.6 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
0.1 km
Henrys Bar — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Ladysmith Junior School. 27 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
38.9dB