171a, Frome Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0DU
About 171a
171a is a mid-terrace house in Trowbridge (BA14 0DU). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
It hasn't traded since August 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 sits 98.2% above the 2003 sale of £110,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Planning history
171a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
4applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
171a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
£218,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.3% per year over 6 years.
£110,000
Growth on file: 15.3% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
17 August 2003Most recent
£110,000
+69.4%over 3 years27 April 2000
£64,950
+29.9%over 2 years30 January 1998
£50,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BA14 0DU: £217,500 (2025–2020).
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Everything we know about 171a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Frome Road homes
On price per m², 171a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,746
Street avg £2,408
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Manor Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Studley Green Primary School. 14 schools nearby.
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