5 Firwood Road, Frome, BA11 4BA
About 5 Firwood Road
5 Firwood Road is a two-bedroom detached house in Frome (BA11 4BA). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 sits 76.6% above the 2013 sale of £167,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in October 2013.
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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
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Firwood Road has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.
£295,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 17 years.
£167,000
Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
10 October 2013Most recent
£167,000
+193.0%over 17 years25 April 1996
£57,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BA11 4BA: £245,000 (2023–2018).
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Versus other Firwood Road homes
5 Firwood Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,879
Street avg £3,677
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Ecos Court — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Avanti Park School. 10 schools nearby.
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