8 Portway, Frome, BA11 1QP is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £235,286 , which equates to approximately £390 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Aug 2005 for £138,000. Since then, the value has increased by £97,286, representing a 70.5% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £235,286 is:

  • 17.4% lower than the average property price on Portway
  • 13.8% higher than the average in the BA11 1QP postcode area
  • and 24.8% lower than the average price for Frome as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 13 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BA11 1QP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£235,286
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£390
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Portway, Frome, Mendip, Somerset, BA11 1QP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Mar 2023.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Jul 2020, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, wood logs to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BA11 1QP

13 th / 39
Price Rank
14% higher than average
18 th / 30
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
4 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BA11 1QP , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 30 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£235,286
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
19 Aug 2005
£138,000
Leasehold
+25.5 %
16 May 2003
£110,000
Leasehold
+60.6 %
15 Sep 2000
£68,500
Leasehold
+59.5 %
3 Jul 1998
£42,950
Leasehold
+114.8 %
30 Mar 1998
£20,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

9 Portway, Frome, BA11 1QP
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Portway, Frome, BA11 1QP appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Aug 2005. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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