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Flat 16 Exeter Castle

EX4 3PU

Exeter

Current

C

72

Potential

C

72

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in Exeter, EX4 3PU. The property offers 60mยฒ (646 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing ยฃ1,000-ยฃ3,000 depending on access and method. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ522, comprising ยฃ205 for heating, ยฃ254 for hot water, and ยฃ63 for lighting. The property produces 2.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 16 Exeter Castle Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this Exeter property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ522 are approximately ยฃ1278 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 60mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 2.1 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the EX4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs Exeter

This property72
Average81
-11% below
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vs EX4

This property72
Average61
+18% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ144/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(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(72 points)

Based on assessment dated 9 Nov 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 16 Exeter Castle

EX4 3PU

Exeter

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

60.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 72

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.1 tonnes/year

35 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

198 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

9 Nov 2020

rental

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About Exeter

Exeter is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in Exeter have an average EPC rating of B (score 81/100). The EX4 postcode district contains over 18700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ205/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ254/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ63/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

Flat, limited insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

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 Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขEX4 6PG
?Not yet rated

St David's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขEX4 4EE

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

Newtown Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขEX1 2BP
?Not yet rated

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

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขEX2 4NQ
?Not yet rated

Montgomery Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขEX4 1BS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

St Thomas Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขEX2 9BB

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Ladysmith Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขEX1 2PT

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขEX1 2PS

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

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: 463 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:463 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:185 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 Crime642 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

209 incidents (33%)

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Shoplifting

122 incidents (19%)

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Anti-social behaviour

116 incidents (18%)

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Criminal damage

40 incidents (6%)

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Theft

40 incidents (6%)

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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