53 Portway, Wells, BA5 2BQ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £358,492 , which equates to approximately £370 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jul 2015 for £242,000. Since then, the value has increased by £116,492, representing a 48.1% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £358,492 is:

  • 26.6% lower than the average property price on Portway
  • 19.4% higher than the average in the BA5 2BQ postcode area
  • and 2.5% lower than the average price for Wells as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£358,492
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£370
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Portway, Wells, Mendip, Somerset, BA5 2BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Mar 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Feb 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from granite or whin, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BA5 2BQ

2 nd / 14
Price Rank
19% higher than average
3 rd / 10
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
6 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BA5 2BQ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£358,492
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
10 Jul 2015
£242,000
Leasehold
+44.9 %
1 Jun 2012
£167,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

59 Portway, Wells, BA5 2BQ
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 53 Portway, Wells, BA5 2BQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Mar 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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