17b, East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EW
About 17b
17b is a detached house in Taunton (TA1 3EW). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2017 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on electricity. At 33 m² this is the 4th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the bottom.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 August 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
17b has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
17b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£138,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 3 sales in TA1 3EW: £165,000 (2024–2019).
Versus other East Reach homes
17b is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
53 (E)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
33 m²
Street avg 43 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
366/mo
Steady 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB







