What kind of home is First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU?

First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU?

First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU last sold for £285,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in October 2014, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2014 and April 2024, First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU rose from £155,000 to £285,000, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU?

The current EPC rating for First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU?

First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BA1 7QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU use?

The latest EPC at First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU in?

First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU sits in Bath. It falls within the BA1 postcode district.

Is First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU in a safe area?

Police records around First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU?

The closest primary school to First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU is Bathampton Primary School (742m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Mark's CofE School (1.7km).

What transport links are near First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU?

The closest bus stop to First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, BA1 7QU is Bailbrook Lane, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, Bath, BA1 7QU

Property type

Detached

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About First Floor Flat

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

First Floor Flat is a detached house in Bath (BA1 7QU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£481/sq ft) was about 53.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 55 m² it's 20.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 32 EPCs). Sold April 2024 for £285,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE45toD57

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against First Floor Flat, 172 London Road West, Bath, BA1 7QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

First Floor Flat has no planning applications on record.

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5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£285,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

4 April 2024Most recent
£285,000
+83.9%over 9 years
30 October 2014
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA1 7QU: £310,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BA1 7QU

On the street

Versus other London Road West homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, First Floor Flat runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,182

Street avg £3,702

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bailbrook Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Bathampton Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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