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2 Hill Cottages, Church Hill, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 9JG

Extendable3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
279 m²
3003 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Hill Cottages

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

2 Hill Cottages is a six-bedroom semi-detached house in Pinhoe, Exeter, Exeter (EX4 9JG). It has a recorded floor area of 279 m² (around 3003 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 279 m² the property is well over the postcode median (141 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Sold June 2023 for £800,000.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms4
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWrap around
  • LandYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Hill Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
12.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2012from Nov 2012
EPC improved fromF32toE53
Heating System
Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Sept 2022from Nov 2012
Heating System
Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%23%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hill Cottages, Church Hill, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 9JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 2 Hill Cottages, Church Hill, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 9JG

3decisions1extensions33documents
  1. Dec 2004
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Detached dwelling comprising two/three storeys, balcony at first floor level on south elevation, parking and associated works

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    04/1751/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. New BuildDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full
  • The 33 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Latest sale on 2 Hill Cottages was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£836,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£800,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 June 2023Most recent

    £800,000

    +60.6%over 9 years
  2. 13 August 2013

    £498,000

    +469.1%over 17 years
  3. 24 June 1996

    £87,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 9JG: £500,000 (2021–2017).

On the street

Versus other Church Hill homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Hill Cottages is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,867

Street avg £3,506

Strongly below

Floor Area

279 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

12.0 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Hill Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

543/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Bradfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery. 15 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX4 9JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX4 9JG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX4 9JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Hill Cottages, Church Hill, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 9JG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.