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The Old Post Office, High Street, Bathampton, Bath, BA2 6SY

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
132 m²
1421 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Old Post Office

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

The Old Post Office is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bathampton, Bath, Bath (BA2 6SY). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2021); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in April 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 132 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £721,000 sits 182.7% above the 2007 sale of £255,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 49.1% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Oct 2021
EPC improved fromC71toD67
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-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 Old Post Office, High Street, Bathampton, Bath, BA2 6SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at The Old Post Office, High Street, Bathampton, Bath, BA2 6SY

3decisions27documents7nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Nov 2006
    Change of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from post office (Use Class A1) to ground floor flat (Use Class C3)

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    06/02314/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. Change of UseDecision

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  • The 27 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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 latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£721,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£255,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 April 2007Most recent

    £255,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 6SY: £385,000 (2022–2019).

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

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

The Old Post Office is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,932

Street avg £4,769

Strongly below

Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Old Post Office

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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.

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

0.1 km

Down Lane Bottom — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bathampton Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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