9 Downhayes Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8QQ
About 9 Downhayes Road
9 Downhayes Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Trowbridge (BA14 8QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.
Held since May 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 sits 68.4% above the 2007 sale of £155,000.
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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
- EnsuiteYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
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
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
9 Downhayes Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£261,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£155,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
17 May 2007Most recent
£155,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BA14 8QQ: £274,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in BA14 8QQ
1 Downhayes Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8QQ
Sold Nov 2025
£275,00012c, Downhayes Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8QQ
Sold Jan 2025
£110,00011 Downhayes Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8QQ
Sold Nov 2024
£274,0002 Downhayes Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8QQ
Sold Aug 2024
£300,00010 Downhayes Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8QQ
Sold Jul 2023
£231,500
Everything we know about 9 Downhayes Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Downhayes Road homes
Years Held for 9 Downhayes Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,013
Street avg £2,577
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 90 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Kensington Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School. 16 schools nearby.
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