What kind of home is 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN last change hands?

24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN last sold for £142,000 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £105,500 in December 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2003 and December 2013, 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN rose from £105,500 to £142,000, a change of £36,500. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN have?

The current EPC rating for 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN use?

The latest EPC at 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN 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.

Which area is 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN in?

24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX4 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

Police records around 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN 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.

What schools are near 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

The closest primary school to 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN is Willowbrook School (400m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St James School (422m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

The closest bus stop to 24a, Bettysmead, EX4 8LN is Beacon Heath Shops, 198m away. The nearest rail option is Polsloe Bridge Rail Station, 522m away.

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24a, Bettysmead, Exeter, EX4 8LN

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 24a

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

24a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Exeter (EX4 8LN). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 is 42.3% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£153/sq ft) was about 28.7% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in December 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Corner plotYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 June 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24a, Bettysmead, Exeter, EX4 8LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£142,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2013Most recent
£142,000
+1.4%over 3 years
23 December 2009
£140,000
+32.7%over 6 years
16 December 2003
£105,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 8LN: £293,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in EX4 8LN

On the street

Versus other Bettysmead homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 24a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,651

Street avg £2,247

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 De La Rue Way

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1 Beacon Lane

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2 bed1 bath

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.

Full Exeter report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

543/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Beacon Heath Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Willowbrook School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX4 8LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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