What kind of home is Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP?

Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has dropped from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP?

Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BS23 1QP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP use?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP?

Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP in?

Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP sits in Weston Super Mare. It falls within the BS23 postcode district.

Is Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP is Walliscote Primary School (332m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Weston College (464m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, BS23 1QP is Alexandra Parade, 110m away. The nearest rail option is Weston-super-Mare Rail Station, 501m away.

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Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1QP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Weston Super Mare (BS23 1QP). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (31–41 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (40 versus a best of 49). The latest certificate (September 2023) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD55toE40

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gasLow flood risk

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

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 12 Orchard Place, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

28 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.

Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS23 1QP: £100,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BS23 1QP

On the street

Versus other Orchard Place homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Flat 2 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

40 (E)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Alexandra Parade — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Walliscote Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS23 1QP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS23 1QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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