1b, Canal Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8QU
About 1b
1b is an end-of-terrace house in Trowbridge (BA14 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
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Trends
the local market
Energy performance
1b's carbon output is low for the local stock.
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
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system changed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
1b 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
1b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£170,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BA14 8QU: £245,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in BA14 8QU
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What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Canal Road homes
1b outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 86 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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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
Seymour Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School. 16 schools nearby.
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