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4 South View, Babington, Frome, BA11 3RP

Notable views4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
114 m²
1227 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 South View

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

4 South View is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Babington, Frome, Frome (BA11 3RP). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 97), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £375,000 sits 60.8% above the 2015 sale of £233,250. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 100.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (February 2015). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Notable viewsYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Apr 2011
EPC improved fromE43toD58
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 South View, Babington, Frome, BA11 3RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 South View has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Aug 2022
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single-storey rear extension and first floor extension over existing single-storey rear extension.

    Agent
    kevin smith architectural services
    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    2022/1144/HSE
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2003
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension (CAT A)

    Agent
    L B C Planning Services
    Reference
    116717/000
    View planning record

What's in 4 South View, Babington, Frome, BA11 3RP's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£375,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£233,250

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 February 2015Most recent

    £233,250

    +15.2%over 2 years
  2. 28 March 2012

    £202,500

    -8.0%over 5 years
  3. 12 December 2006

    £220,000

    +144.4%over 3 years
  4. 19 May 2003

    £90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA11 3RP: £357,000 (2025–2017).

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 4 South View runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,046

Street avg £1,845

Above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par
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.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

The Jolliffe Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Kilmersdon Church School. 4 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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