Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AQ
EPC B6 planning records
Estimated value
£835,000
- Since the 2018 sale (£550,000)+52%
- Against BA2 9AQ's recent median (£375,000)+123%
Newest record on this page: July 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Floor area
166 m²
1787 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 87
Council tax
Band F
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£835,000
- Against its 2018 sale (£550,000)+52%
- Against BA2 9AQ's recent median (£375,000)+123%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 3 The Orchard is modelled from its 166 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BA2 9AQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
166 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2022
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in BA2 9AQ
5 sales, median £375,000 (2018–2004)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2018 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 6 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
3 The Orchard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
25 July 2018Most recent
£550,000
+66.0%over 16 years29 January 2002
£331,328
Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 9AQ: £375,000 (2018–2004).
Nearby sales in BA2 9AQ
1a The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AQ
Sold Aug 2018
£850,00028 Lower Farm Lane, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AQ
Sold Dec 2007
£375,0001 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AQ
Sold Oct 2005
£570,000Willow Barn, Lower Farm Lane, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AQ
Sold Dec 1997
£140,000Barnbey Court, Lower Farm Lane, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AQ
Sold Dec 1997
£120,000
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About 3 The Orchard
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 The Orchard is a detached house in Corston, Bath, Bath (BA2 9AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (around 1787 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2022 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2022) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was G, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 107). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £835,000 sits 51.8% above the 2018 sale of £550,000. Last sold in July 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. 6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
3 The Orchard ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
B87
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 June 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2022from Apr 2018
EPC improved fromG14toB87
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Main Fuel
OilElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
PoorVery Good
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
46%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
6 applications on record at 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AQ
6decisions1extensions60documents1nearby
- Oct 2012Tree WorksTreesOutcome in report
Yew tree - lift crown to height of adjoining house guttering; reduce crown overall by approx 1.5m.
- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 12/03973/TCA
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsJul 2022Decision
- ConditionsJun 2020Decision
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Versus other Lower Farm Lane homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for 3 The Orchard runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,313
Street avg £2,978
Floor Area
166 m²
Street avg 164 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 6.0 t/year
Years Held
8 years
Street avg 19 years
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.
Crime
393/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Corston Church — bus stop.
Closest school
2.1 km
Saltford CofE Primary School. 4 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Saltford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.1km
- Oldfield SchoolSecondary2.4km
- St Michaels Junior Church SchoolPrimary2.6km
- Twerton Infant SchoolPrimary2.7km
Nearest stops
- Corston ChurchBus stop219m
- Ashton HillBus stop261m
- Corston LaneBus stop328m
- Bsuc LodgeBus stop469m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,233 reports38%
- Anti-social Behaviour796 reports14%
- Shoplifting739 reports13%
- Public Order502 reports9%
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 3 The Orchard is modelled from its 166 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BA2 9AQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 3 The Orchard. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 3 The Orchard was lodged in June 2022 at band B and is valid until June 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 6 applications are matched to 3 The Orchard. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 4 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BA2 9AQ, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 3 The Orchard is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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