What type of property is The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN?

The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN is a detached house.

What did The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN sell for?

The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN last sold for £275,000 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN?

The current EPC rating for The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN?

The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BS40 8SN. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN heated?

The latest EPC at The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN?

The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN has council approval for rear extension granted in July 2011 under ref. 11/01589/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN?

The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN is in council tax band E.

Where is The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN located?

The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN sits in Chew Magna, Bristol, Bristol. It falls within the BS40 postcode district.

Is The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN in a safe area?

Police records around The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN?

The closest primary school to The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN is Chew Magna Primary School (307m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chew Valley School (1.2km).

How well connected is The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN?

The closest bus stop to The Thatch, The Chalks, BS40 8SN is Post Office, 112m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Thatch, The Chalks, Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8SN

7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About The Thatch

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

The Thatch is a detached house in Chew Magna, Bristol, Bristol (BS40 8SN). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

It hasn't traded since September 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £533,000 sits 93.8% above the 2010 sale of £275,000. 7 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The Thatch ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE45toD55

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2022from Jul 2020

EPC improved fromD55toC74

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Thatch, The Chalks, Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Sept 2024
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 -Elm - remove as dead
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
24/03534/TC5
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Jun 2022
Tree WorksTrees
In report
2 x Ash trees road side in poor health showing signs of dieback. Proposed work- Pollard to hedge height 1 x weeping ash in garden, crown not in leaf only in sparce epicormic growth. Proposed work- Fell to ground level.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
22/02373/TC5
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What's in The Thatch, The Chalks, Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8SN's planning history?

5 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£533,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£275,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 September 2010Most recent
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS40 8SN: £392,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in BS40 8SN

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On the street

Versus other The Chalks homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for The Thatch lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,254

Street avg £3,967

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bristol report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Chew Magna Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS40 8SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS40 8SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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