What kind of home is 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN?

8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN?

8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN last sold for £210,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £105,000 in October 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between October 1996 and June 2021, 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN rose from £105,000 to £210,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN?

The current EPC rating for 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN?

8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 111% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TA1 3EN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN use?

The latest EPC at 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN?

8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN 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 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN in?

8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN sits in Taunton. It falls within the TA1 postcode district in Somerset.

What is crime like near 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN?

Police records around 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN 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 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN?

The closest primary school to 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (210m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Richard Huish College (837m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN?

The closest bus stop to 8a, East Reach, TA1 3EN is South Street, 128m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 682m away.

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8a, East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EN

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Taunton (TA1 3EN). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: June 2021 at £210,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1996–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 is 23.3% above the 2021 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromE49toD56

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a 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.

Latest sale on 8a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£210,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2021Most recent
£210,000
+16.7%over 15 years
13 January 2006
£180,000
+9.1%over 3 years
1 August 2002
£165,000
+57.1%over 5 years
14 October 1996
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA1 3EN: £82,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in TA1 3EN

On the street

Versus other East Reach homes

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

On floor area, 8a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,556

Street avg £1,621

On par

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly 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

South Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA1 3EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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