What type of property is 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

12 The Lays, BA11 6RS is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS last change hands?

12 The Lays, BA11 6RS last sold for £500,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £330,000 in June 2005, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

Across 2 sales between June 2005 and June 2018, 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS rose from £330,000 to £500,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

The current EPC rating for 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

12 The Lays, BA11 6RS has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (1,765 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS heated?

The latest EPC at 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

12 The Lays, BA11 6RS is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS located?

12 The Lays, BA11 6RS sits in Beckington, Frome, Frome. It falls within the BA11 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

Police records around 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS 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.

Which schools serve 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

The closest primary school to 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS is Beckington Church First School (422m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

The closest bus stop to 12 The Lays, BA11 6RS is Mendip East Slinky - Beckington DRT, 337m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 The Lays, Goose Street, Beckington, Frome, BA11 6RS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

164 m²

1765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 The Lays

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

12 The Lays is a four-bedroom detached house in Beckington, Frome, Frome (BA11 6RS). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2005–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £692,000 is 38.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£283/sq ft) was about 127.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2018 for £500,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Nov 2008

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2025from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 The Lays, Goose Street, Beckington, Frome, BA11 6RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 The Lays 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.

12 The Lays valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£692,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£500,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

6 June 2018Most recent
£500,000
+51.5%over 12 years
13 June 2005
£330,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA11 6RS: £452,500 (2021–2010).

Nearby sales in BA11 6RS

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On the street

Versus other The Lays homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 12 The Lays runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,049

Street avg £2,062

On par

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 175 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.6 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

0.3 km

Mendip East Slinky - Beckington DRT — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Beckington Church First School. 3 schools nearby.

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