53 LONSDALE ROAD
EXETER, DEVON EX1 3DP
Property details
Floor area
63 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£207,950 May 2013
Price per m²
£3,301/m²
Local average
£412,820 (-49.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,589 of 33,755)
Street crime
301 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- Detached Bungalow
- Good Sized Lounge Diner
- No Onward Chain
- Garage & Landscaped Garden
- Sought-After Area
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The internal accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule, hallway, a dual aspect lounge diner, kitchen, bathroom and 2 double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. There is also a large loft which is partially boarded and insulated. Externally, there is a spacious, landscaped rear garden with access at both sides to the front, where there is an additional garden and a garage located at the end of the cul-de-sac.
The property has been well maintained with gas central heating and uPVC double glazing throughout as well as cavity wall insulation. There is also the additional benefit of no onward chain. In order to fully appreciate, further viewing is recommended.
Entrance Porch
A uPVC front door opens to the entrance porch with an internal door to the hallway.
Hallway
Comprising a gas central heating radiator, an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank, and access to the loft which has a fitted ladder. Doors lead to the two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and lounge diner.
Lounge Diner - 20' 5'' x 9' 11'' (6.235m x 3.027m) max
A dual aspect room benefitting from a gas fire with back boiler, gas central heating radiator and 2 uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspects.
Kitchen - 10' 11'' x 9' 11'' (3.332m x 3.034m) max
Fitted kitchen with a range of matching wall and base units, roll edge worktops, stainless steel bowl sink with mixer tap over, tiled surround and drainer. There are spaces for a fridge freezer, washing machine and a free standing oven. There is also a service hatch to the lounge diner, gas central heating radiator, storage cupboard and a uPVC double glazed window and door to the side aspect.
Bathroom - 6' 4'' x 5' 6'' (1.936m x 1.686m)
With a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with tiled surround, gas central heating radiator and an obscure uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect.
Master Bedroom - 12' 4'' x 10' 10'' (3.782m x 3.316m)
Good sized double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe, gas central heating radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom Two - 9' 0'' x 8' 10'' (2.753m x 2.707m)
Second double bedroom with gas central heating radiator, built-in wardrobes and uPVC double glazed sliding doors to the garden.
Outside
At the rear of the property there is a secluded landscaped garden with borders of various plants and shrubs and a garden shed at the rear. Pathways at each side of the property lead to the front, where there is another lawn area.
The property also benefits from a garage within a nearby separate block.
Listed by
Exeter
Saleboards
Reference: 35496193
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 13/08/2012
Expiry date: 12/08/2022 (expired)
Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,418
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
- Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
Floorplan 2
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 29/05/2013 (13 years ago) | £207,950 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 SYCAMORE CLOSE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DF | £326,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 18 LONSDALE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DP | £310,000 | 25/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 18 COATES ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 5RW | £215,000 | 22/11/2023 | Detached |
| 150 SWEETBRIER LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DG | £650,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 147 SWEETBRIER LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DG | £515,000 | 16/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 28 LONSDALE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DP | £392,500 | 09/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 150 SWEETBRIER LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DG | £585,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 148 SWEETBRIER LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3AR | £565,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached |
| 170 SWEETBRIER LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DG | £415,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 18 COATES ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 5RW | £325,000 | 25/11/2021 | Detached |
| 15 SYCAMORE CLOSE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DF | £297,000 | 01/11/2021 | Detached |
| 19A BIRCHY BARTON HILL, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3ET | £570,000 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |
| 13 SYCAMORE CLOSE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DF | £220,000 | 23/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £351,250 (2 sales)
Area average: £425,727 (11 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Exeter. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Exeter. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Exeter.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Exeter: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | St Loyes Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Heavitree Bridge | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Studio East | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Londis | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Polsloe Bridge | 0.8 miles |
| University | St Luke's Campus | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Digby and Sowton | 1.0 miles |
| University | Engineering Department University of Exeter | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | Dawlish Community Hospital | 9.8 miles |
| Hospital | Sidmouth Victoria Hospital | 11.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total incidents | 301 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodwater Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 6 May 2024 |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 11 Sep 2015 |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 5 Nov 2015 |
| Whipton Barton Junior School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 18 Sep 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).