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17 Royal Way, Starcross, Exeter, EX6 8EQ

Notable views3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 17 Royal Way

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

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.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Notable viewsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Royal Way

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromD64toC71
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Royal Way, Starcross, Exeter, EX6 8EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jan 2011
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Replacement windows and doors to first floor flat

    New Windows
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    10/03802/FUL
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

17 Royal Way saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.5% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£140,000

Growth on file: -0.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 August 2015Most recent

    £140,000

    +16.7%over 1 year
  2. 17 October 2013

    £120,000

    -16.1%over 2 years
  3. 9 August 2011

    £143,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX6 8EQ: £215,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Royal Way homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 17 Royal Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,188

Street avg £2,421

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Royal Way

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

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged
£14.99one-off

30-day 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

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX6 8EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX6 8EQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX6 8EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

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 17 Royal Way, Starcross, Exeter, EX6 8EQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.