2 Friary Close, Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5HG
About 2 Friary Close
2 Friary Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Witham Friary, Frome, Frome (BA11 5HG). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £336,000 is 41.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 37.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016.
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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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- FireplaceYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 May 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
2 Friary Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
2 Friary Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£336,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 13 years.
£237,500
Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
20 October 2016Most recent
£237,500
+28.4%over 7 years2 July 2009
£185,000
+27.6%over 6 years29 June 2003
£145,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BA11 5HG: £180,000 (2020–2000).
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Versus other Friary Close homes
On epc rating, 2 Friary Close stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 53 (E)
Floor Area
89 m²
Street avg 96 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 7.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Seymour Arms — bus stop.
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