What type of property is 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL sell for?

2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL last sold for £249,950 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £87,000 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 1996 and December 2013, 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL rose from £87,000 to £249,950, a change of £162,950. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TA3 5EL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL located?

2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL sits in Creech Heathfield, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

Police records around 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL show an average of 62 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

The closest primary school to 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL is Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School (1.3km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monkton Wood Academy (2.2km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Francis Close, TA3 5EL is Down House, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Francis Close, Creech Heathfield, Taunton, TA3 5EL

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Francis Close

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

2 Francis Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Creech Heathfield, Taunton, Taunton (TA3 5EL). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £369,000 is 47.6% above the 2013 sale price.

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
Bathrooms2

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jul 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

38%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Francis Close, Creech Heathfield, Taunton, TA3 5EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Francis Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

2 Francis Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£369,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£249,950

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2013Most recent
£249,950
+138.0%over 14 years
13 May 1999
£105,000
+20.7%over 2 years
6 December 1996
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA3 5EL: £290,000 (2020–2011).

Nearby sales in TA3 5EL

On the street

Versus other Francis Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 2 Francis Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £2,714

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

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Crime

62/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Down House — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA3 5EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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