Flat 2, 131 Locking Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 3ER
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a detached house in Weston Super Mare (BS23 3ER). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 66 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (32–66 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (52 versus a best of 73). The latest certificate (December 2020) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 4 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs). On the market in June 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 33% above the 2014 sale price.
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 December 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
25 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 2 has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
£129,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 16 years.
£97,000
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
15 June 2014Most recent
£97,000
-18.5%over 6 years19 July 2007
£119,000
+260.6%over 9 years21 May 1998
£33,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BS23 3ER: £205,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in BS23 3ER
163 Locking Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 3ER
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Sold Jun 2025
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Sold Jun 2024
£750135 Locking Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 3ER
Sold Jun 2023
£290,000Ground Floor Flat, 161 Locking Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 3ER
Sold May 2023
£167,500
Versus other Locking Road homes
Price per m² for Flat 2 lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,470
Street avg £3,417
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
535/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Langford Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Ashcombe Primary School. 21 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB







