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Basement Flat, 1 Devonshire Place, Bath, BA2 4SW

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor -1
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Basement Flat

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

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.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromE48toD60
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
11%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraBasement FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Basement Flat, 1 Devonshire Place, Bath, BA2 4SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Basement Flat has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Basement Flat has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£295,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 June 2023Most recent

    £295,000

    +364.6%over 24 years
  2. 3 June 1999

    £63,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 4SW: £385,000 (2021–2004).

On the street

Versus other Devonshire Place homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Basement Flat runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,554

Street avg £2,081

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Basement Flat

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £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
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Basement Flat, 1 Devonshire Place, Bath, BA2 4SW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.