What kind of home is 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA?

78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA?

78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA last sold for £142,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,500 in January 2006, so prices have been flat over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2006 and June 2017, 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA rose from £140,500 to £142,000, a change of £1,500. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA?

The current EPC rating for 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA?

78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TA1 1QA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA use?

The latest EPC at 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA?

78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA in?

78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA sits in Taunton. It falls within the TA1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA?

Police records around 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA 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 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA?

The closest primary school to 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA is St James Church School (346m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Richard Huish College (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA?

The closest bus stop to 78 Priory Bridge Road, TA1 1QA is Keepers Lane, 343m away. The nearest rail option is Taunton Rail Station, 541m away.

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78 Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1QA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 78 Priory Bridge Road

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

78 Priory Bridge Road is a semi-detached house in Taunton (TA1 1QA). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 87 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 sits 68.3% above the 2017 sale of £142,000. 9 years since the last transfer (June 2017).

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2017from Jan 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2025from Nov 2017

EPC improved fromD67toC80

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 Priory Bridge Road 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.

78 Priory Bridge Road's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£142,000

Growth on file: 0.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

14 June 2017Most recent
£142,000
+1.1%over 11 years
26 January 2006
£140,500

Median price across the last 3 sales in TA1 1QA: £174,000 (2016–2002).

Nearby sales in TA1 1QA

80 Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1QA
Sold Oct 2016
£175,000

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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

0.3 km

Keepers Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St James Church School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA1 1QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

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