Sold STC Terraced

55 LADYSMITH ROAD

EXETER, EXETER, DEVON EX1 2PS

3 beds 1 baths 1,119 sq ft Listed 1 Apr 2021 (-1889d)

£280,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

104 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£180,000 Aug 2007

Price per m²

£2,692/m²

Local average

£272,909 (+2.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,055 of 33,755)

Street crime

455 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • ONE OF EXETER'S MOST SOUGHT AFTER AREAS
  • VICTORIAN 3 BEDROOM MID TERRACE
  • LOVELY REAR VIEWS
  • ENCLOSED SUNNY GARDEN WITH REAR ACCESS
  • COURTYARD REAR GARDEN
  • WOOD BURNER
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • BAY WINDOWS

Additional details

Heating
Central
Parking
On street
Garden
Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
PRICE GUIDE £280,000 - £290,0000. A charming three bedroom mid terraced family home located in the heart of Heavitree. This well-presented home is arranged with 3 bedrooms, lounge with a separate dining room, light and airy kitchen with useful lean to and private rear garden.


DESCRIPTION
A charming three bedroom mid terraced family home in the sought after residential area of Heavitree, adjacent to Ladysmith Infant School. This well-presented home is arranged with 3 bedrooms, a cosy lounge with wood burner creating the focal point of the room, separate dining room, light and airy kitchen with useful lean to. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a large landing that could be used as office space, wet room. On the 2nd floor is the third bedroom. To the rear is a delightful sunny garden providing a paved patio with rear access.

Entrance Porch 
Front access door.

Entrance Hall 
Wall mounted radiator.

Lounge 12' 11" into bay window x 11' ( 3.94m into bay window x 3.35m )
Double glazed front aspect bay window, exposed brick chimney, wood burner, wall mounted radiator, TV and telephone point.

Dining Room 11' 6" x 10' 10" ( 3.51m x 3.30m )
Double glazed rear aspect window, under stairs cupboard, wall mounted radiator.

Kitchen 13' 7" x 8' 2" ( 4.14m x 2.49m )
Fitted kitchen with wall and base units, three double glazed side aspect windows and one double glazed rear aspect window, stainless steel sink/drainer, work surfaces, double electric oven, gas hob, plumbing for washing machine, central heating boiler, wall mounted radiator. Door to lean to.

Lean To 
Double glazed rear aspect window.

Landing 
Stairs from hallway. Double glazed side aspect window, wall mounted radiator, space for a small desk.

Bedroom 1 12' 6" into bay window x 14' ( 3.81m into bay window x 4.27m )
Double glazed front aspect bay window, wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom 2 10' 10" x 7' 6" ( 3.30m x 2.29m )
Double glazed rear aspect window, two fitted wardrobes, wall mounted radiator.

Walk-In Wet Room 
A disability friendly walk-in wet room with double glazed rear aspect window, shower, low level toilet, wash hand basin and wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom 3 9' 8" x 7' 1" ( 2.95m x 2.16m )
On the second floor. Double glazed rear aspect Velux window, wall mounted radiator.

Front Garden 
There is a wheelchair friendly path to the front door.

Rear Garden 
Low maintenance garden with raised flower beds and a slabbed patio area, perfect for al fresco dining or relaxing. Handy outside tap, rear access.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Exeter

Connells

Reference: 79317783

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 01/04/2021

Current heating cost: £870/year

Potential heating cost: £546/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,775

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 5 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5436377

Property Details

Street: 55 Ladysmith Road

Town: Heavitree

Postcode: EX1 2PS

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 11/02/2008

Work Completed: 22/01/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5080536

Property Details

Street: 55 Ladysmith Road

Town: Heavitree

Postcode: EX1 2PS

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 01/10/2007

Work Completed: 12/09/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #8429038

Property Details

Street: 55 Ladysmith Road

Town: EXETER

Postcode: EX1 2PS

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 17/10/2011

Work Completed: 21/09/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16683880 Recent

Property Details

Street: 55 Ladysmith Road

Town: EXETER

Postcode: EX1 2PS

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 23/02/2025

Work Completed: 14/02/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #7363522

Property Details

Street: 55 Ladysmith Road

Town: EXETER

Postcode: EX1 2PS

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 10/05/2010

Work Completed: 16/04/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

5% since 2004

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/08/2007 (18 years ago) £180,000 +5%
Sold 21/07/2004 (21 years ago) £171,500

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
Same street 103 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £172,000 23/05/2025 Flat
Same street 89 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £310,000 19/07/2024 Terraced
Same street 58 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £297,500 17/05/2024 Terraced
7 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PU £325,000 03/11/2023 Terraced
65 PARK ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2HT £370,000 03/11/2023 Terraced
14 WYNDHAM AVENUE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PQ £382,500 30/10/2023 Terraced
21 LOWER AVENUE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PR £360,000 20/10/2023 Terraced
12 FIRST AVENUE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PH £431,668 02/10/2023 Terraced
8 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PU £300,000 22/09/2023 Terraced
Same street 67 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £290,000 28/04/2023 Terraced
93 PARK ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2HT £366,000 12/04/2023 Terraced
Same street 91 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £315,000 10/02/2023 Terraced
3 THIRD AVENUE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PJ £420,000 01/02/2023 Terraced
Same street 103A LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £240,000 06/01/2023 Flat
Same street 103B LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £184,950 05/01/2023 Flat
Same street 99 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £345,000 09/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 81 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £313,000 24/11/2022 Terraced
36 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PU £287,000 24/11/2022 Terraced
48 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PU £315,000 24/11/2022 Terraced
Same street GARAGE ADJOINING, 103 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £40,000 15/11/2022 Other
16 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PU £298,000 08/11/2022 Terraced
90 PARK ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2HT £468,500 20/10/2022 Terraced
50 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PU £341,000 26/07/2022 Terraced
Same street 62 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £295,000 15/07/2022 Terraced
23 COMMINS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PZ £268,000 12/07/2022 Terraced
Same street 89 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £305,000 28/06/2022 Terraced
79 PARK ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2HT £445,000 01/06/2022 Terraced
10 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PU £390,000 09/05/2022 Terraced
29 WYNDHAM AVENUE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PQ £326,180 08/04/2022 Terraced
72 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PP £375,000 25/03/2022 Terraced
53 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PU £255,000 29/09/2021 Terraced
5 WYNDHAM AVENUE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PQ £291,200 28/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 83 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £230,000 01/07/2021 Terraced
Same street 73 LADYSMITH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PS £278,500 28/06/2021 Terraced

Street average: £258,282 (14 sales)

Area average: £350,752 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -18.4%
10y growth 12.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Exeter. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -2.4%
5y (index) 13.5%
10y (index) 35%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Exeter. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,182/mo
Realistic £1,313/mo
Optimistic £1,444/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Exeter.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Exeter: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Ladysmith Road Infant School 0.0 miles
Shop The Frame Works 0.1 miles
Shop Morrisons Daily 0.3 miles
Train station Polsloe Bridge 0.4 miles
University St Luke's Campus 0.5 miles
Train station St James' Park 0.7 miles
University University of Exeter Streatham Court 1.2 miles
Hospital The Woodmill 9.7 miles
Hospital Dawlish Community Hospital 10.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 197
Anti-social behaviour 51
Shoplifting 47
Criminal damage and arson 37
Other theft 30
Public order 22
Vehicle crime 15
Burglary 13
Drugs 11
Bicycle theft 9
Possession of weapons 9
Other crime 8
Theft from the person 4
Robbery 2
Total incidents 455

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Primary 0.0 miles Requires improvement — 18 May 2023
Ladysmith Junior School Primary 0.1 miles Requires improvement — 25 Jun 2024
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 11 Sep 2015
Newtown Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 13 Oct 2021
Exeter School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Manston Road, EX1 £1,400/mo 3 0.18 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Manston Road, EX1 £1,400/mo 3 0.18 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Heavitree, EX1 £1,400/mo 3 0.19 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Rifford Road, EX2 £1,400/mo 3 0.91 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,400/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.5%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000
Target investor price (1%) £140,000
Gross yield 6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.7×
Monthly cashflow £132/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).