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1a St. Leonards Road

EX2 4LA

EXETER

Current

C

69

Potential

C

72

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in EXETER, EX2 4LA. The property offers 1288mยฒ (13864 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ8742, comprising ยฃ8021 for heating, ยฃ237 for hot water, and ยฃ484 for lighting. The property produces 25.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does 1a St. Leonards Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this EXETER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of ยฃ8742 annually are ยฃ6942 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 1288mยฒ, this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87mยฒ). CO2 emissions of 25.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the EX2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs EXETER

This property69
Average65
+6% better
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vs EX2

This property69
Average65
+6% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ8091/year more than the EXETER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(72 points)

Based on assessment dated 21 Feb 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

1a St. Leonards Road

EX2 4LA

EXETER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

1288.0 mยฒ

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 72

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

25.0 tonnes/year

20 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

100 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

21 Feb 2025

marketed sale

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About EXETER

EXETER is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in EXETER have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). Heating costs are ยฃ7370 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The EX2 postcode district contains over 17000 registered properties. Like many EXETER properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and underfloor heating, LPG

ยฃ8021/yr

Save ยฃ702/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ237/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ484/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Flat, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and underfloor heating, LPG

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขEX2 4NQ
?Not yet rated

Newtown Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขEX1 2BP
?Not yet rated

St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขEX4 6PG
?Not yet rated

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขEX1 2PS

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Ladysmith Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขEX1 2PT

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขEX1 2SN

Last inspected: Jul 2015

โญOutstanding

St David's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขEX4 4EE

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

Wynstream Primary School Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขEX2 6AY
?Not yet rated

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime689 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

239 incidents (35%)

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Anti-social behaviour

119 incidents (17%)

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Shoplifting

118 incidents (17%)

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Criminal damage

49 incidents (7%)

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Theft

37 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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