When did 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY last change hands?

5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY last sold for £140,000 in September 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY?

The current EPC rating for 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY?

5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TA1 1NY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY use?

The latest EPC at 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY?

5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY in?

5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY sits in Taunton. It falls within the TA1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY?

Police records around 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY 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 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY?

The closest primary school to 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY is St James Church School (537m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Richard Huish College (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY?

The closest bus stop to 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, TA1 1NY is Keepers Lane, 247m away. The nearest rail option is Taunton Rail Station, 537m away.

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5 Barnes House, Firepool View, Taunton, TA1 1NY

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Barnes House

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

5 Barnes House is a semi-detached house in Taunton (TA1 1NY). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 70 m² this is the 5th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–77 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (84 versus a worst of 79).

Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 17.9% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 23.4% below the postcode norm. 13 years since the last transfer (September 2013).

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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.

5 Barnes House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Barnes House, Firepool View, Taunton, TA1 1NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Barnes House has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 September 2013Most recent
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA1 1NY: £170,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in TA1 1NY

On the street

Versus other Firepool View homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Barnes House outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £2,650

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£163k

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Flat

£163k

1 Bridge Street

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£168k

1 Firepool Crescent

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2 bed

£159k

1 Belvedere Gardens, Station Road

TA1 1NR

2 bed

£159k

1 Eastbourne Road

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£184k

1 Barnes House, Firepool View

TA1 1NY

2 bed2 bath

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1 Eastbourne Gate

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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

0.2 km

Keepers Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St James Church School. 22 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA1 1NY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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