What kind of home is 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP?

5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP?

5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP last sold for £155,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and June 2012, 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP rose from £120,000 to £155,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP?

5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP use?

The latest EPC at 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP?

5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP in?

5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP sits in Frome. It falls within the BA11 postcode district.

Is 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP 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.

What schools are near 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP?

The closest primary school to 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP is St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome (47m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oakfield Academy (962m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Welshmill Lane, BA11 3AP is Welshmill Lane, 119m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Welshmill Lane, Frome, BA11 3AP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Welshmill Lane

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

5 Welshmill Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Frome (BA11 3AP). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 sits 80% above the 2012 sale of £155,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 35.3% below the postcode norm. 14 years since the last transfer (June 2012).

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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
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD60toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Welshmill Lane, Frome, BA11 3AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Welshmill Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Welshmill Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£155,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

7 June 2012Most recent
£155,000
+29.2%over 8 years
30 March 2004
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA11 3AP: £325,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BA11 3AP

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On the street

Versus other Welshmill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Welshmill Lane is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,761

Street avg £2,812

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Welshmill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome. 10 schools nearby.

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