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6 South View, Babington, Frome, BA11 3RP

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 6 South View

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

6 South View is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Babington, Frome, Frome (BA11 3RP). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on wood logs. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 133 m² it's 24.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 7 EPCs). Across 2009–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £490,000 is 37.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 115.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in March 2018.

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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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

6 South View's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF34toD62
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 South View, Babington, Frome, BA11 3RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 South View 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£490,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£357,000

Growth on file: 12.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 March 2018Most recent

    £357,000

    +174.6%over 8 years
  2. 23 September 2009

    £130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA11 3RP: £297,000 (2025–2015).

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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.

6 South View outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,684

Street avg £1,718

Strongly above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above
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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