Laurel Cottage, Wells
Laurel Cottage, Wells
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, Laurel Cottage, Wells is a period freehold house with 1,571 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 522 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Laurel Cottage, Wells is £481,826 and the estimated rental value is £1,478 per month.
West Horrington, Wells, BA5 is located within the BA5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Laurel Cottage, Wells has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2018.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Laurel Cottage, Wells is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £505,918 and a rental value of £1,551 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £448,098 and a rental value of £1,374 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Laurel Cottage, Wells has decreased by £13,265 (2.8%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £22 per month (1.5%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Laurel Cottage, Wells sits on a plot of 522 m2.
We have plot size data on 36 out of 54 other houses in the postcode and Laurel Cottage, Wells sits on the 27th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Laurel Cottage, Wells has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Mar 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Laurel Cottage, Wells was last sold on 30th November 2018 for £450,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since November 2018, the market for similar properties has risen by 0.6%.
- Sold Nov 2018£450,000
- Sold Jun 1996£74,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Laurel Cottage, Wells within a radius of 2.5 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Little Bush Close, Wells, BA5 3ED, a leasehold house which sold for £850,000 on the 13th October 2022.
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
West Horrington, Wells, BA5 has a total of 57 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Laurel Cottage, Wells is the 31st largest and the 37th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £120k more expensive than the average property in BA5.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mHorrington Primary School
- 2.3kmStoberry Park School
- 3.0kmSt Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
- 3.2kmThe Blue School
- 6.5kmWhitstone
- 10.9kmSt Dunstan's School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Laurel Cottage, Wells is Castle Cary station, which is 15.4 kilometres away.
- 15.4kmCastle Cary
- 17.2kmBruton
- 21.2kmFrome
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, there is poor internet coverage in this area which may result in poor or no internet connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

