FLAT 18
TRAFALGAR COURT, HIGH STREET, EXETER, TOPSHAM, DEVON EX3 0DU
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
39 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Last sold
£128,000 Feb 2026
Price per m²
£3,410/m²
Local average
£246,444 (-46%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,128 of 33,755)
Street crime
27 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- 1 Bedroom apartment
- Recently refurbished
- Communal gardens
- Great location
- Large lounge
- Unallocated parking
- No chain
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
Situation
Topsham is an ancient port situated 4 miles south east of the cathedral city of Exeter on the beautiful Exe Estuary. With easy commuting and access to the M5, Topsham is also well served by bus and rail. The useful branch line operates between the coastal town of Exmouth 7 miles away and Exeter St Davids, connecting it to the national network. Exeter airport is some 5 miles away.
Today, Topsham is considered a special place to live and boasts excellent local amenities including a school, outside swimming pool, bowling green, tennis courts, doctors surgery, sailing club, extensive range of independent shops together with numerous pubs, cafes and highly regarded restaurants. It is also popular for its boating, cycling routes, antiques centre and bird watching nature reserve.
Entrance into the well-maintained communal areas with stairs rising. The apartment is situated ion the first floor.
Main entrance leads into the hallway with storage cupboard and doors to all rooms. Modern shower room. Double bedroom currently with fitted wardrobes and outlook to the front. At the rear of the apartment is a good size open plan living area with an outlook to the rear. Archway to the fitted kitchen also with an outlook to the rear.
The communal gardens are also well maintained throughout with raised flower beds and seating areas. Off street parking on a first come first served basis
Lease - 199 years from 24/06/1998 Service Charge - £2,400 per annum No pets allowed without permission of the management company. Owners are responsible for all windows but not frames. All residents must be 60 years old or more.
This property is in a great location and has been recently refurbished throughout with new carpets and freshly painted. For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our office.
Listed by
Topsham
Clark & Co Estates
Reference: 159630071
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 20/05/2021
Expiry date: 19/05/2031
Current heating cost: £349/year
Potential heating cost: £224/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,023
Recommendations
- Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
- High heat retention storage heaters (£800 - £1,200)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC
Price history
271% since 1997
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 27/02/2026 (4 months ago) | £128,000 | +39.1% |
| Sold | 04/02/2004 (22 years ago) | £92,000 | +67.4% |
| Sold | 04/11/1999 (26 years ago) | £54,950 | +59.3% |
| Sold | 31/07/1997 (28 years ago) | £34,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMADA COURT 30 PARKFIELD ROAD, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0EW | £400,000 | 20/01/2026 | Flat |
| GROVE HOUSE FLAT 21 FORE STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0HF | £220,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| ST MARGARETS COURT FLAT 11 EXE STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0JL | £280,000 | 17/04/2025 | Flat |
| TRAFALGAR COURT FLAT 4 HIGH STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0DU | £140,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| GROVE HOUSE FLAT 14 FORE STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0HF | £157,000 | 10/10/2022 | Flat |
| ARMADA COURT 30 PARKFIELD ROAD, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0EW | £550,000 | 26/08/2022 | Flat |
| ARMADA COURT 19 PARKFIELD ROAD, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0EW | £475,000 | 23/08/2022 | Flat |
| TRAFALGAR COURT FLAT 5 HIGH STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0DU | £150,000 | 05/08/2022 | Flat |
| 17 HALYARDS, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0JU | £700,000 | 05/07/2022 | Flat |
| GROVE HOUSE FLAT 22 FORE STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0HF | £176,000 | 28/06/2022 | Flat |
| ARMADA COURT 6 PARKFIELD ROAD, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0EW | £285,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| GROVE HOUSE FLAT 10 FORE STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0HF | £170,000 | 11/03/2022 | Flat |
| 75A FORE STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0HQ | £285,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| 4 POUND CLOSE, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0ND | £270,000 | 08/02/2022 | Flat |
| TRAFALGAR COURT FLAT 12A HIGH STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0DU | £115,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat |
| TRAFALGAR COURT FLAT 2 HIGH STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0DU | £173,000 | 15/12/2021 | Flat |
| GROVE HOUSE FLAT 4 FORE STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0HF | £115,000 | 21/10/2021 | Flat |
| 2 POUND CLOSE, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0ND | £170,000 | 21/10/2021 | Flat |
| GROVE HOUSE FLAT 2 FORE STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0HF | £109,000 | 21/10/2021 | Flat |
| GROVE HOUSE FLAT 9 FORE STREET, TOPSHAM, EXETER, DEVON, EX3 0HF | £149,000 | 08/10/2021 | Flat |
Area average: £254,450 (20 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: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 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 Mid & East Devon: £529/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Trafalgar Court
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | XO Devon | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | The Nelson (N-bound) | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Topsham Wines | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Topsham The Nelson | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Topsham | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Newcourt | 1.2 miles |
| University | Engineering Department University of Exeter | 3.3 miles |
| University | St Luke's Campus | 3.3 miles |
| Hospital | Dawlish Community Hospital | 7.3 miles |
| Hospital | Sidmouth Victoria Hospital | 10.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 27 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Topsham School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 15 Mar 2012 |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement — 18 May 2022 |
| Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Exminster Community Primary | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 13 Nov 2022 |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School | Other | 1.3 miles | — (No rating) |
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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).