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Winterwell, Thurlbear Road, Thurlbear, Taunton, TA3 5AY

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
272 m²
2928 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Winterwell

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

Winterwell is a detached house in Thurlbear, Taunton, Taunton (TA3 5AY). It has a recorded floor area of 272 m² (around 2928 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 272 m² the property is well over the postcode median (196 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £1,418,000 sits 68.8% above the 2013 sale of £840,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in August 2013.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Winterwell's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from May 2013
EPC improved fromE51toD59
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
54%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,645 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Winterwell, Thurlbear Road, Thurlbear, Taunton, TA3 5AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Winterwell has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£1,418,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£840,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 August 2013Most recent

    £840,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in TA3 5AY: £240,000 (1999–1999).

On the street

Versus other Thurlbear Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 46 (E)

Above

Floor Area

272 m²

Street avg 185 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

9.5 t/year

Street avg 9.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Winterwell

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Badger Street Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Thurlbear Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TA3 5AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TA3 5AY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TA3 5AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Winterwell, Thurlbear Road, Thurlbear, Taunton, TA3 5AY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.