What kind of home is The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH?

The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH?

The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH last sold for £1,100,000 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £750,000 in February 2006, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH?

Across 2 sales between February 2006 and January 2020, The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH rose from £750,000 to £1,100,000, a change of £350,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH?

The current EPC rating for The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH?

The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH has a recorded floor area of 321 m² (3,455 sq ft). That makes it about 354% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TA1 1EH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH use?

The latest EPC at The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH?

The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH in?

The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH sits in Taunton. It falls within the TA1 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH?

Police records around The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (356% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH?

The closest primary school to The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH is North Town Academy (343m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Castle School (606m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH?

The closest bus stop to The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, TA1 1EH is Richmond Road, 149m away. The nearest bus option is Coach Park, 643m away.

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The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, Taunton, TA1 1EH

5 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

321 m²

3455 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Old Vicarage

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

The Old Vicarage is a semi-detached house in Taunton (TA1 1EH). It has a recorded floor area of 321 m² (around 3455 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

Across 2006–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £926,000 is 15.8% below the 2020 sale of £1,100,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 46.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 321 m² the property is well over the postcode median (71 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Sold January 2020 for £1,100,000.

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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 Old Vicarage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2010from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromF25toE43

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2018from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromE43toD55

Nov 2023from Jan 2018

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, Taunton, TA1 1EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Old Vicarage sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

5 applications on record at The Old Vicarage, Elm Grove, Taunton, TA1 1EH

0decisions21documents

Flagged:Conservation area

Jan 2007
Trees
Outcome in report
FELL FIFTEEN CUPRESSUS LEYLANDII WITHIN STAPLEGROVE ROAD CONSERVATION AREA AT THE OLD VICARAGE, ELM GROVE, TAUNTON.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
38/06/0589/T
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Tree WorksMay 2019Decision
Tree WorksApr 2017Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on The Old Vicarage was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£926,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£1,100,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

3 January 2020Most recent
£1,100,000
+46.7%over 13 years
1 February 2006
£750,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA1 1EH: £193,500 (2024–2022).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Richmond Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

North Town Academy. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TA1 1EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA1 1EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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