17 Royal Way, Starcross, Exeter, EX6 8EQ
About 17 Royal Way
17 Royal Way is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Starcross, Exeter, Exeter (EX6 8EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 64 m² this is the 18th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–164 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony, notable views and outbuildings. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.
One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2011. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across 2011–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 29.3% above the 2015 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
- OutbuildingsYes
- Notable viewsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Jan 2011RenovationFullIn report
Replacement windows and doors to first floor flat
New Windows- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 10/03802/FUL
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Sales history & valuation
17 Royal Way saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£181,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.5% per year over 4 years.
£140,000
Growth on file: -0.5% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
19 August 2015Most recent
£140,000
+16.7%over 1 year17 October 2013
£120,000
-16.1%over 2 years9 August 2011
£143,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX6 8EQ: £215,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in EX6 8EQ
16 Royal Way, Starcross, Exeter, EX6 8EQ
Sold Oct 2025
£200,00010 Royal Way, Starcross, Exeter, EX6 8EQ
Sold Sept 2025
£440,00019 Royal Way, Starcross, Exeter, EX6 8EQ
Sold Feb 2025
£310,0003 Royal Way, Starcross, Exeter, EX6 8EQ
Sold Dec 2024
£180,00025 Royal Way, Starcross, Exeter, EX6 8EQ
Sold Nov 2023
£215,000
Versus other Royal Way homes
On floor area, 17 Royal Way stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,188
Street avg £2,421
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Starcross Ferry Landing — ferry terminal.
Closest school
0.2 km
Starcross Primary School. 6 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.6dB







