What kind of home is 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER?

20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER last change hands?

20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER last sold for £317,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in November 2007, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and March 2023, 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER rose from £150,000 to £317,000, a change of £167,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER?

The current EPC rating for 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER?

20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BA14 9ER. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER use?

The latest EPC at 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER?

20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER is in council tax band D.

Which area is 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER in?

20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER sits in Trowbridge. It falls within the BA14 postcode district.

Is 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 61% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER?

The closest primary school to 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER is Studley Green Primary School (381m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The John of Gaunt School (460m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER?

The closest bus stop to 20 Barnes Close, BA14 9ER is Hungerford Avenue, 145m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Barnes Close, Trowbridge, BA14 9ER

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Barnes Close

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

20 Barnes Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Trowbridge (BA14 9ER). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 111.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 83 m² it's 18.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 12 EPCs). Sold March 2023 for £317,000.

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE52toD59

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Barnes Close, Trowbridge, BA14 9ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Barnes Close 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 2007.

Current estimate

£339,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£317,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

8 March 2023Most recent
£317,000
+111.3%over 15 years
16 November 2007
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA14 9ER: £303,000 (2022–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Barnes Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Barnes Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,819

Street avg £2,752

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hungerford Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Studley Green Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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