What kind of home is 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL last change hands?

3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL last sold for £315,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £123,000 in July 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2001 and November 2020, 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL rose from £123,000 to £315,000, a change of £192,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

The current EPC rating for 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL use?

The latest EPC at 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

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

Which area is 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

Police records around 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Francis Close, TA3 5EL is Down House, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Francis Close

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

3 Francis Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Creech Heathfield, Taunton, Taunton (TA3 5EL). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £382,000 is 21.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£266/sq ft) was about 26.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2020 for £315,000.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Francis Close, Creech Heathfield, Taunton, TA3 5EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£382,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£315,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

26 November 2020Most recent
£315,000
+26.0%over 13 years
30 April 2007
£250,000
+103.3%over 5 years
3 July 2001
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA3 5EL: £255,000 (2015–2011).

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.

3 Francis Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,864

Street avg £2,685

Above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Below

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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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1 Fouracres, Henlade

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/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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