What kind of home is The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR?

The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR?

The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR last sold for £815,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR?

The current EPC rating for The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR?

The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR has a recorded floor area of 187 m² (2,013 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BA2 5QR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR use?

The latest EPC at The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR?

The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR has council approval for an extension granted in August 2018 under ref. 18/03038/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR?

The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR in?

The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR sits in Bath. It falls within the BA2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR?

Police records around The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR show an average of 393 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR?

The closest primary school to The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR is Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy (461m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beechen Cliff School (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR?

The closest bus stop to The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, BA2 5QR is Mulberry Park, 244m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, Bath, BA2 5QR

Notable views2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

187 m²

2013 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About The Orchard

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

The Orchard is a four-bedroom detached house in Bath (BA2 5QR). It has a recorded floor area of 187 m² (around 2013 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,262,000 sits 54.8% above the 2017 sale of £815,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in August 2017.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3

Outside

GarageYes
LandYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 May 2026

Current Certificate

May 2016

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 May 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, Bath, BA2 5QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, Bath, BA2 5QR

2decisions2extensions22documents25nearby

Aug 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Replacement of existing balcony and connect to new raised deck to the west of the property. Extend windows and sliding doors on south facade, with timber brise soleil added above dining room sliding doors. Replacement of existing render to first-storey front elevation with timber cladding. Conversion of existing garage to games room, with new windows and K- rend system. Erection of lean-to utility room at ground floor level adjacent to existing garage. Provision of rooflights to rear of property over new kitchen and hallway.
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
18/03038/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJun 2019Discharge of condition 2 of application 18/03038/FUL (Replacement of existing balcony and connect to new raised deck to the west of the property. Extend windows and sliding doors on south facade, with timber brise soleil added above dining room sliding doors. Replacement of existing render to first-storey front elevation with timber cladding. Conversion of existing garage to games room, with new windows and K- rend system. Erection of lean-to utility room at ground floor level adjacent to existing garage. Provision of rooflights to rear of property over new kitchen and hallway)Decision

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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.

The Orchard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,262,000

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Last sold (2017)

£815,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 August 2017Most recent
£815,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 5QR: £925,000 (2026–2012).

Nearby sales in BA2 5QR

On the street

Versus other Horsecombe Vale homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Orchard outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,358

Street avg £5,341

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Floor Area

187 m²

Street avg 185 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

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Area

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Crime

393/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Mulberry Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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