What kind of home is 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

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

When did 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH last change hands?

2 Highfield, TA1 5LH last sold for £200,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

2 Highfield, TA1 5LH has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 77 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TA1 5LH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

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

Which area is 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH in?

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

Is 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH 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 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

The closest primary school to 2 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 is the nearest station to 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Highfield, TA1 5LH is Mountway Road, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Highfield, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5LH

EV charger

Property type

Detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Highfield

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

2 Highfield is a one-bedroom detached house in Bishops Hull, Taunton, Taunton (TA1 5LH). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 is 49% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 17.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Sold August 2020 for £200,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

EV chargerYes
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.

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Highfield, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Highfield has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Current estimate

£298,000

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Last sold (2020)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 August 2020Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA1 5LH: £137,500 (2024–1995).

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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

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

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Night-time road noise heatmap for TA1 5LH

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