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4 Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WL

Notable views
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 40
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 4 Staples Hill

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

4 Staples Hill is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Freshford, Bath, Bath (BA2 7WL). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 76 m² it sits well below the postcode median (112 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in March 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £408,000 is 43.2% above the 2015 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

  • Bedrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Corner plotYes
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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.

4 Staples Hill's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E40
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2011from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromG12toF35
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Mar 2026from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromF35toE40
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Staples Hill 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.

4 Staples Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£408,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£285,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 March 2015Most recent

    £285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 7WL: £815,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Staples Hill homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 4 Staples Hill runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,750

Street avg £4,866

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 175 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Staples Hill

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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

393/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Staples Hill Telephone Box — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Freshford Church School. 3 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 4 Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.