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24, Seaton Down Road

EX12 2SB

SEATON

Current

D

64

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in SEATON, EX12 2SB. The property offers 94m² (1012 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (64/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £906, comprising £721 for heating, £80 for hot water, and £105 for lighting. The property produces 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2021 for £284,950, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 24, Seaton Down Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 64/100, this SEATON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £906 are approximately £894 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 94m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the EX12 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property64
Average60
+7% better
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vs SEATON

This property64
Average60
+7% better
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vs EX12

This property64
Average58
+10% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 64/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £113/year more than the SEATON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(64 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Feb 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

24, Seaton Down Road

EX12 2SB

SEATON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

94.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

64 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

4.1 tonnes/year

44 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

248 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

9 Feb 2018

marketed sale

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About SEATON

SEATON is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in SEATON have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). The EX12 postcode district contains over 4500 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the SEATON area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£284,950

15 July 2021

Type: Semi-Detached

+£54,950(+23.9%)

vs previous sale

£230,000

10 October 2018

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 23.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£721.0/yr

Save £197/yr

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Hot Water

£80.0/yr

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Lighting

33.0% low energy

£105.0/yr

Save £42/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Seaton Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayEX12 2HF

Last inspected: Mar 2012

Outstanding

Beer Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayEX12 3NB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Colyton Grammar School

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayEX24 6HN

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Outstanding

Colyton Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayEX24 6NU
?Not yet rated

Branscombe Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayEX12 3DA

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Musbury Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayEX13 8BB

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Shute Community Primary School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayEX13 7QR

Last inspected: Feb 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Kilmington Primary School

Primary
📍5.1 miles awayEX13 7RG

Last inspected: Feb 2013

Outstanding

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 489 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:489 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:195 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

Low Crime31 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

18 incidents (58%)

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Criminal damage

5 incidents (16%)

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Theft

2 incidents (6%)

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Weapons

2 incidents (6%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (3%)

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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