26a, Elaine Close, Exeter, EX4 9BP
About 26a
26a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Exeter (EX4 9BP). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. At 55 m² this is the 19th smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to A across 51 units on file. Other recorded features include outbuildings.
Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in November 2005. Across 1996–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 sits 53.3% above the 2005 sale of £98,500.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
26a has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 26a has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£151,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.4% per year over 10 years.
£98,500
Growth on file: 16.4% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
14 November 2005Most recent
£98,500
+65.5%over 3 years26 May 2002
£59,500
+158.7%over 6 years25 April 1996
£23,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 9BP: £208,000 (2024–2023).
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Versus other Elaine Close homes
Habitable Rooms for 26a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 75 (C)
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 47 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
12/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Merlin Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St James School. 20 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.9dB