What kind of home is 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

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

When did 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS last change hands?

2 The Lays, BA11 6RS last sold for £452,500 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and June 2019, 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS rose from £160,000 to £452,500, a change of £292,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

2 The Lays, BA11 6RS has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BA11 6RS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS use?

The latest EPC at 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

2 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.

Which area is 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS in?

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

What is crime like near 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

Police records around 2 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.

What schools are near 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

The closest primary school to 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS is Beckington Church First School (422m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 The Lays, BA11 6RS?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 The Lays, Goose Street, Beckington, Frome, BA11 6RS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 The Lays

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

2 The Lays is a four-bedroom detached house in Beckington, Frome, Frome (BA11 6RS). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £612,000 is 35.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£298/sq ft) was about 124.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £452,500 in June 2019.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Lays, Goose Street, Beckington, Frome, BA11 6RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£612,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£452,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

19 June 2019Most recent
£452,500
+182.8%over 22 years
29 May 1997
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA11 6RS: £500,000 (2021–2010).

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Versus other The Lays homes

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Price per m² for 2 The Lays runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,209

Street avg £2,039

Strongly above

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 178 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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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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