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1 Francis Close, Exeter, EX4 1HD

UPRN:100040214037Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:38:06.149157+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-06T16:37:31.952510+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T08:09:46.826259+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T16:49:44.915382+00:00)
1 Francis Close, Exeter, EX4 1HD

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£154,000
£146k - £162kHigh
Estimate
£154k
Range
£146k – £162k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£750 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
6.23%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Francis Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (90/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
60/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
93/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
90/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 62
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£154,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield6.23%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.2%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£145,000 (2018-12-13)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0EX4 1HD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1658/TPO
    T1 Ginko reduce by 3m to remove weak growth and reshape following previous poor pruning and reduce possibility of limb drop over pavement and highway.
    Pending
  • 26/1577/PD
    Single storey rear extension 4.35m to rear of the original dwelling maximum 2.955m in height materials to match existing dwelling
    Pending
  • 26/1546/NMA
    Non-material amendment to planning permission 12/1426/FUL (as amended by 25/1826/NMA) to change the description of development to 'Alterations to and partial conversion of existing building to form 9 flats with rooftop extension, associated access and communal facilities, and the retention of a ground floor retail unit with a reduced floor area.'
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining134 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-12-13
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
7 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,531
Population Density6,649 /km²
Owner Occupied50%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 70%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • Bowhill Primary School
    0.1 mi

    Inspected as Bowhill Primary School (URN 134174) on 23 Nov 2016

  • West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Torlands Academy
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Belong School Devon
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

1 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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    £145k
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