What type of property is 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD?

1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD sell for?

1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD last sold for £220,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £58,000 in June 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD?

Across 4 sales between June 2000 and February 2020, 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD rose from £58,000 to £220,000, a change of £162,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD?

1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX4 8BD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD have?

1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in April 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD?

1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD located?

1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX4 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD?

Police records around 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD show an average of 543 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD?

The closest primary school to 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD is Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School (555m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St James School (745m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Beacon Lane, EX4 8BD is Widgery Road, 125m away. The nearest rail option is Polsloe Bridge Rail Station, 184m away.

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1 Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8BD

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 1 Beacon Lane

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

1 Beacon Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Exeter (EX4 8BD). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Most recent transfer: February 2020 at £220,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 97 m² it's 24.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 8 EPCs). Across 2000–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 is 26.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£211/sq ft) was about 23.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2006.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE46toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8BD

1decisions1extensions6documents3nearby

Apr 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Ground and first floor side extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
06/0311/FUL
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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.

1 Beacon Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£220,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2020Most recent
£220,000
+47.7%over 5 years
18 March 2014
£149,000
+2.9%over 7 years
10 November 2006
£144,750
+149.6%over 6 years
29 June 2000
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 8BD: £153,000 (2022–2006).

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On the street

Versus other Beacon Lane homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Beacon Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,268

Street avg £1,991

On par

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

543/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Widgery Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX4 8BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX4 8BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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