What kind of home is 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE?

1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE last change hands?

1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE last sold for £157,500 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £110,500 in February 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE?

Across 3 sales between February 2005 and November 2019, 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE rose from £110,500 to £157,500, a change of £47,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE?

1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE?

1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE 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 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE in?

1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE sits in Taunton. It falls within the TA1 postcode district in Somerset.

Is 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE 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 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE?

The closest primary school to 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE is St James Church School (406m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Richard Huish College (944m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Blake Street, TA1 3BE is Grays Terrace, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Blake Street, Taunton, TA1 3BE

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Blake Street

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

1 Blake Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Taunton (TA1 3BE). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2005–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £191,000 is 21.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 24.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2019 for £157,500.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas fired
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE53toD60

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Blake Street, Taunton, TA1 3BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Blake Street 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.

1 Blake Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£157,500

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2019Most recent
£157,500
+12.5%over 13 years
3 March 2006
£139,950
+26.7%over 1 year
18 February 2005
£110,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA1 3BE: £195,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in TA1 3BE

On the street

Versus other Blake Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Blake Street is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,019

Street avg £2,037

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Grays Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James Church School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TA1 3BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA1 3BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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