18 Briar Close, Frome, BA11 2UU
About 18 Briar Close
18 Briar Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Frome (BA11 2UU). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 1996–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 sits 87.5% above the 2011 sale of £128,000. On the market in June 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
18 Briar Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
18 Briar Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£240,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 15 years.
£128,000
Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
23 June 2011Most recent
£128,000
+12.3%over 2 years21 May 2009
£114,000
+150.5%over 10 years15 April 1999
£45,500
+23.0%over 2 years6 March 1997
£37,000
-10.8%19 December 1996
£41,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BA11 2UU: £195,000 (2023–2019).
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Versus other Briar Close homes
18 Briar Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,169
Street avg £2,648
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Laurel Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Frome Community College. 12 schools nearby.
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