What type of property is 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW?

8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW?

8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW last sold for £400,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £181,000 in June 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2005 and February 2024, 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW rose from £181,000 to £400,000, a change of £219,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW?

8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BA11 2SW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW?

8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2002. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW?

8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW located?

8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW sits in Frome. It falls within the BA11 postcode district in Somerset.

How safe is the area around 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW?

Police records around 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW?

The closest primary school to 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW is Hayesdown First School (985m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Frome Community College (579m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birch Walk, BA11 2SW is Laurel Close, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Birch Walk, Frome, BA11 2SW

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Birch Walk

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

8 Birch Walk is a three-bedroom detached house in Frome (BA11 2SW). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£413/sq ft) was about 454% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £400,000 in February 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birch Walk, Frome, BA11 2SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2002
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of detached garage (CAT A)
Reference
115934/000
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What's in 8 Birch Walk, Frome, BA11 2SW's planning history?

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Birch Walk has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2005.

Current estimate

£435,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£400,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

16 February 2024Most recent
£400,000
+121.0%over 18 years
16 June 2005
£181,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA11 2SW: £77,000 (2025–1995).

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On the street

Versus other Birch Walk homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Birch Walk runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,444

Street avg £1,792

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Laurel Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Frome Community College. 12 schools nearby.

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