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1 Allen Cottages, Oldford, Frome, BA11 2NG

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 27
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Allen Cottages

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

1 Allen Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oldford, Frome, Frome (BA11 2NG). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows an F (score 27), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

Today's modelled estimate of £486,000 sits 72% above the 2012 sale of £282,500. On the market in February 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Allen Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F27
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Aug 2011
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
13%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Allen Cottages, Oldford, Frome, BA11 2NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Allen Cottages has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£486,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£282,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 February 2012Most recent

    £282,500

Median price across the last 1 sales in BA11 2NG: £105,000 (1999–1999).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Frome district page.
Full Frome report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lullington Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Frome Community College. 9 schools nearby.

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