12 Dark Lane South, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6EZ
About 12 Dark Lane South
12 Dark Lane South is a three-bedroom detached house in Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, Trowbridge (BA14 6EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil.
Today's modelled estimate of £460,000 sits 54.4% above the 2016 sale of £298,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 76.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 10 years since the last transfer (June 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
Outside
- GarageYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
12 Dark Lane South has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.
- Aug 2025Tree WorksTreesIn report
T1 Walnut - Cut back up to 2 - 3m of growth that extends from the neighbours tree into the garden of 12 Dark Lane South. T2 Yew - Reduce by 2m in height. Trim side growth back by 1m.
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- PL/2025/05769
- Oct 2016ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Proposed Single Storey Extension to Side & Rear with Associated Alterations.
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 16/06240/FUL
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 12 Dark Lane South
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
12 Dark Lane South valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£460,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£298,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 June 2016Most recent
£298,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BA14 6EZ: £235,000 (2018–1999).
Nearby sales in BA14 6EZ
14 Dark Lane South, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6EZ
Sold Nov 2018
£410,00019b, Dark Lane South, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6EZ
Sold Aug 2004
£249,99919 Dark Lane South, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6EZ
Sold Oct 2002
£235,0008a, Dark Lane South, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6EZ
Sold Aug 1999
£140,00031 Dark Lane South, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6EZ
Sold Jul 1998
£92,000
Everything we know about 12 Dark Lane South, 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 Dark Lane South homes
On epc rating, 12 Dark Lane South stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,191
Street avg £2,195
Floor Area
136 m²
Street avg 142 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Memorial — bus stop.
Closest school
1.6 km
Keevil CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.
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