What type of property is 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL?

7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL sell for?

7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL last sold for £160,000 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL?

The current EPC rating for 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL?

7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL?

7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL located?

7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL sits in Taunton. It falls within the TA1 postcode district in Somerset.

How safe is the area around 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL?

Police records around 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL 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.

Which schools serve 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL?

The closest primary school to 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL is North Town Academy (423m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Castle School (759m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Elms Close, TA1 1EL is Richmond Road, 102m away. The nearest rail option is Taunton Rail Station, 583m away.

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7 Elms Close, Taunton, TA1 1EL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Elms Close

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

7 Elms Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Taunton (TA1 1EL). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 sits 70% above the 2019 sale of £160,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£147/sq ft) was about 21.7% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: February 2019 at £160,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Sept 2018

EPC improved fromF32toD61

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

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Elms Close, Taunton, TA1 1EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Elms Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 February 2019Most recent
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA1 1EL: £260,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in TA1 1EL

On the street

Versus other Elms Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Elms Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,584

Street avg £2,605

Strongly below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 106 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed2 bath

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1 Firepool Crescent

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2 bed

£159k

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2 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Taunton district page.

Full Taunton report

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

0.4 km

North Town Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA1 1EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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