What type of property is 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

1 Highfield, TA1 5LH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH last change hands?

1 Highfield, TA1 5LH last sold for £362,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £235,000 in May 2017, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2017 and October 2024, 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH rose from £235,000 to £362,000, a change of £127,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

1 Highfield, TA1 5LH has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

1 Highfield, TA1 5LH is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH located?

1 Highfield, TA1 5LH sits in Bishops Hull, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

Police records around 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH show an average of 366 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

The closest primary school to 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH is Bishops Hull Primary School (551m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Castle School (659m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

The closest bus stop to 1 Highfield, TA1 5LH is Mountway Road, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Highfield, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5LH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Highfield

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

1 Highfield is a three-bedroom detached house in Bishops Hull, Taunton, Taunton (TA1 5LH). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 31.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £362,000 in October 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE47toD57

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%72%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Highfield, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

Current estimate

£376,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£362,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2024Most recent
£362,000
+54.0%over 7 years
23 May 2017
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA1 5LH: £137,500 (2026–1995).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

366/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mountway Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bishops Hull Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TA1 5LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA1 5LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

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