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The Laurels, Hobbs Wall, Farmborough, Bath, BA2 0BJ

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
251 m²
2702 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About The Laurels

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

The Laurels is a detached house in Farmborough, Bath, Bath (BA2 0BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 251 m² (around 2702 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 251 m² the property is well over the postcode median (111 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £867,000 is 46.5% above the 2022 sale price. Last sale on file: £592,000 in January 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

The Laurels's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from May 2021
EPC improved fromE46toC71
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Laurels, Hobbs Wall, Farmborough, Bath, BA2 0BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at The Laurels, Hobbs Wall, Farmborough, Bath, BA2 0BJ

2decisions2extensions32documents
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Apr 2022
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Construction of new single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extensions. Alteration of internal layout; alterations to, and addition of new, windows and door.

    Extension
    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    22/00455/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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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.

Latest sale on The Laurels was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£867,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£592,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 January 2022Most recent

    £592,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 0BJ: £287,250 (2019–2015).

On the street

Versus other Hobbs Wall homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Laurels is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,359

Street avg £2,661

On par

Floor Area

251 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Laurels

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£1.2m

1 Brook View, Farmborough

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£565k

1 3, Northfield, Timsbury

BA2 0JT

£529k

1 Canal View, Camerton

BA2 0BP

4 bed2 bath
£501k

1 Bridge Gardens, Farmborough

BA2 0DF

4 bed1 bath
£485k

1 Cherry Grove, Timsbury Road, Farmborough

BA2 0DA

3 bed3 bath
£466k

1 Belmont Cottages, Tunley

BA2 0DT

£442k

1 Bloomfield Park Road, Timsbury

BA2 0LN

£434k

1 Coronation Villas, Tunley

BA2 0DZ

3 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bath district page.
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Crime

393/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Hobb's Wall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Farmborough Church Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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