What type of property is 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ?

3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ is a detached house.

What did 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ sell for?

3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ last sold for £550,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £331,328 in January 2002, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2002 and July 2018, 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ rose from £331,328 to £550,000, a change of £218,672. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ have?

The current EPC rating for 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ is B with a score of 87 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in April 2018 (5 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ?

3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (1,787 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ have?

3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ has 6 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in August 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ?

3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ located?

3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ sits in Corston, Bath, Bath. It falls within the BA2 postcode district.

Is 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (79% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ?

The closest primary school to 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ is Saltford CofE Primary School (2.1km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oldfield School (2.4km).

What transport links are near 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ?

The closest bus stop to 3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, BA2 9AQ is Corston Church, 219m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AQ

EPC B6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

166 m²

1787 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 87

Council tax

Band F

Overview

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. 6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £824,000 is 49.8% above the 2018 sale price. Sold July 2018 for £550,000.

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Energy

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

B87

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

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

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Planning

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 2012
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome 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
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ConditionsJul 2022Decision
ConditionsJun 2020Decision

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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.

3 The Orchard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£824,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£550,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2018Most recent
£550,000
+66.0%over 16 years
29 January 2002
£331,328

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 9AQ: £375,000 (2018–2004).

Nearby sales in BA2 9AQ

On the street

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

Below

Floor Area

166 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 19 years

Below

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Area

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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

Corston Church — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Saltford CofE Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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