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42 Sylvan Road, Exeter, EX4 6EY

UPRN:100040236256Semi-Detached House7 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T03:31:40.632370+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T07:56:12.008108+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
42 Sylvan Road, Exeter, EX4 6EY

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£542,000
£515k - £569kHigh
Estimate
£542k
Range
£515k – £569k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,850
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,850
Yield
6.31%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Sylvan Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (49/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
4/ 100
Low
Walkability
49/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 35Bike 56
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£542,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,850
Gross Yield6.31%
1y Growth+10.9%
3y Growth-1.2%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£485,000 (2023-09-28)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
4EX4 6EY
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1594/CAT
    T3 - Lime - Remove hanging branches and deadwood that could strike users of garden paths. Retain stable deadwood not directly overhanging mown footpaths. T13 - Cedar - Undertake selective thinning of distal branches in the northeastern lower limb of approximately 20% to reduce end weight and leverage. Maximum pruning cut diameter 40mm.
    Pending
  • 26/1593/CAT
    Removal of 2 nr Willow trees
    Pending
  • 26/1595/CAT
    T1 - Yew - Reduce the southern and south-eastern crown by approximately 1m, shaping and tapering into the upper crown. Retain sufficient shade over the Japanese Maple beneath. Maximum pruning cut diameter 20mm. T2 - Mulberry - Reduce the northern and central leaders by approximately 1m, cutting back to suitable secondary growth. Retain lower growth capable of contributing to a smaller crown. Maximum pruning cut diameter 50mm. Undertake between leaf fall and midwinter. T3 - Sycamore - Fell the small dead tree during other tree surgery works. T4 - Catalpa - Selectively shorten extended lower branches by approximately 1m to reduce end-weight and improve clearance from the garage and neighbouring property, retaining the open crown form. Maximum pruning cut diameter 20mm.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-09-28
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,531
Population Density-
Owner Occupied70%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 67%65+ 20%

Schools Nearby

  • Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Stoke Hill Junior School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
    0.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • University of Exeter
    0.7 mi
    -

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

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