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The Orchard, Horsecombe Vale, Bath, BA2 5QR

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
187 m²
2013 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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.

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. Today's modelled estimate of £1,094,000 is 34.2% above the 2017 sale price.

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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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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

2decisions2extensions22documents26nearby
  1. 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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

£1,094,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£815,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 August 2017Most recent

    £815,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 5QR: £920,000 (2024–2010).

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 £4,319

On par

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

On par
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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
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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.
Full Bath report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

3/mo

Rising 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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