What type of property is 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP?

1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP?

1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP last sold for £275,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,500 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and July 2023, 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP rose from £54,500 to £275,000, a change of £220,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP?

1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP?

1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP 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.

Where is 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP located?

1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP sits in Taunton. It falls within the TA1 postcode district.

Is 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP 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.

Which schools serve 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP?

The closest primary school to 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP is Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton (343m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Castle School (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bowfell Close, TA1 4JP is Scafell Close, 210m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bowfell Close, Taunton, TA1 4JP

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Bowfell Close

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

1 Bowfell Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Taunton (TA1 4JP). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 77.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £275,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from May 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bowfell Close, Taunton, TA1 4JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bowfell Close 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.

1 Bowfell Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£275,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2023Most recent
£275,000
+404.6%over 25 years
10 July 1997
£54,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA1 4JP: £249,950 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in TA1 4JP

On the street

Versus other Bowfell Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Bowfell Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,819

Street avg £2,343

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Scafell Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TA1 4JP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA1 4JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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