What type of property is 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

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

What was the last sold price for 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN last sold for £332,500 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £198,500 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and June 2024, 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN rose from £198,500 to £332,500, a change of £134,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

The current EPC rating for 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX4 8LN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN is in council tax band C.

Where is 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN located?

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

Is 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN in a safe area?

Police records around 28 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.

Which schools serve 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN?

The closest bus stop to 28 Bettysmead, EX4 8LN is Beacon Heath Shops, 198m away. The nearest rail option is Polsloe Bridge Rail Station, 522m away.

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28 Bettysmead, Exeter, EX4 8LN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 28 Bettysmead

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

28 Bettysmead is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Exeter (EX4 8LN). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 95.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £332,500 in June 2024.

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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

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 3)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Apr 2013

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2024from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE51toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Bettysmead, Exeter, EX4 8LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Bettysmead 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.

Latest sale on 28 Bettysmead was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£332,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

6 June 2024Most recent
£332,500
+67.5%over 10 years
13 June 2013
£198,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 8LN: £277,500 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in EX4 8LN

On the street

Versus other Bettysmead homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 28 Bettysmead runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,209

Street avg £2,509

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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

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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.

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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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