Basement Flat, 1 Devonshire Place, Bath, BA2 4SW
About Basement Flat
Basement Flat is a semi-detached house in Bath (BA2 4SW). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £370,000 is 25.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 187.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £295,000.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Basement Flat has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Basement Flat has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£370,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 24 years.
£295,000
Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 24 years.
Sales timeline
29 June 2023Most recent
£295,000
+364.6%over 24 years3 June 1999
£63,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 4SW: £385,000 (2021–2004).
Nearby sales in BA2 4SW
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Sold Sept 2021
£312,5002 Devonshire Place, Bath, BA2 4SW
Sold Apr 2015
£920,000Ground Floor Flat, 1 Devonshire Place, Bath, BA2 4SW
Sold Apr 2011
£206,0005 Devonshire Place, Bath, BA2 4SW
Sold Jul 2007
£540,000Netherby, Devonshire Place, Bath, BA2 4SW
Sold Aug 2004
£385,000
Versus other Devonshire Place homes
On years held, Basement Flat runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,554
Street avg £2,081
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 79 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 5.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Devonshire Buildings — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Beechen Cliff School. 22 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.







