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The Old Barn, Pipehouse, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7UJ

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
207 m²
2228 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Old Barn

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

The Old Barn is a detached house in Freshford, Bath, Bath (BA2 7UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (around 2228 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 207 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £982,000 sits 111.2% above the 2014 sale of £465,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 34.2% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Sept 2013
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
79%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC 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 The Old Barn, Pipehouse, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Old Barn has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£982,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£465,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 September 2014Most recent

    £465,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 7UJ: £722,000 (2022–2018).

On the street

Versus other Pipehouse homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, The Old Barn stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,246

Street avg £5,049

Strongly below

Floor Area

207 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.5 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Old Barn

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

Larger development activity nearby

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.

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

0.3 km

Pipehouse Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Freshford Church School. 4 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 The Old Barn, Pipehouse, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7UJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.