Forgebrook Cottage, Wells
Forgebrook Cottage, Wells
Description & Estimates
Public records show Forgebrook Cottage, Wells to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,700 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 713 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Forgebrook Cottage, Wells has an estimated sale value of £531,966 and an estimated rental value of £1,441 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Westbury Sub Mendip, Wells, BA5 lies within the BA5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Forgebrook Cottage, Wells has a single entry in the Land Registry from November 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Forgebrook Cottage, Wells would be worth £558,564, with a potential rental value of £1,513 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £494,728, with a rental value of £1,340 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Forgebrook Cottage, Wells has dropped by £14,645 (2.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £21 (1.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.3%.
Plot Size
Forgebrook Cottage, Wells occupies a 713 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 12 other houses in this postcode, 6 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Forgebrook Cottage, Wells has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Aug 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Forgebrook Cottage, Wells last changed hands on 27th November 2017, selling for £212,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 9.7% since November 2017.
- Sold Nov 2017£212,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 3.8 kilometres of Forgebrook Cottage, Wells across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Molehill Cottage, Perch Hill, Wells, BA5 1JA, a freehold house, sold at £591,000 on the 1st August 2025.
Read more about house prices in BA5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Forgebrook Cottage, Wells as the 11th largest and the 11th most expensive of the 20 addresses on Westbury Sub Mendip, Wells, BA5.
Against the BA5 postcode district average, it is £170k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mSt Lawrence's CofE Primary School
- 3.6kmDraycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School
- 3.7kmWookey Primary School
- 5.1kmThe Blue School
- 6.2kmThe Kings of Wessex Academy
- 9.2kmSt Dunstan's School
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Public Transport Nearby
Highbridge & Burnham station is the nearest stop to Forgebrook Cottage, Wells at 17.9 kilometres away.
- 17.9kmHighbridge & Burnham
- 19.0kmYatton
- 19.1kmWorle
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
