What type of property is 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU?

12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU sell for?

12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU last sold for £383,055 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU?

12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TA1 4RU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU?

12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU is in council tax band D.

Where is 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU located?

12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU sits in Taunton. It falls within the TA1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU?

Police records around 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU 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 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU?

The closest primary school to 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU is Parkfield Primary School (105m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Castle School (706m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU?

The closest bus stop to 12 Barton Close, TA1 4RU is Barton Close, 90m away. The nearest bus option is Coach Park, 752m away.

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12 Barton Close, Taunton, TA1 4RU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Barton Close

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

12 Barton Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Taunton (TA1 4RU). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£462/sq ft) was about 86.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £383,055 in August 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jul 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Barton Close, Taunton, TA1 4RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Barton Close 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.

12 Barton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£375,000

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Last sold (2024)

£383,055

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 August 2024Most recent
£383,055

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA1 4RU: £370,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in TA1 4RU

On the street

Versus other Barton Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Barton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,975

Street avg £3,394

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Barton Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Parkfield Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA1 4RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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