What kind of home is 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE?

3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE is a semi-detached house.

When did 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE last change hands?

3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE last sold for £280,000 in November 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE?

The current EPC rating for 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE?

3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TA3 5JE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE use?

The latest EPC at 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE?

3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE in?

3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE sits in Ruishton, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA3 postcode district.

Is 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE 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.

What schools are near 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE?

The closest primary school to 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE is Ruishton Church of England School (321m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monkton Wood Academy (2.1km).

What transport links are near 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Carpenters Close, TA3 5JE is Lawn Meadow, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Carpenters Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5JE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Carpenters Close

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

3 Carpenters Close is a semi-detached house in Ruishton, Taunton, Taunton (TA3 5JE). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on oil.

At 117 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £280,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 is 28.6% above the 2025 sale price.

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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

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2035

8 years remaining

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Carpenters Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Carpenters 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.

Latest sale on 3 Carpenters Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 November 2025Most recent
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA3 5JE: £215,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in TA3 5JE

On the street

Versus other Carpenters Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Carpenters Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,393

Street avg £2,775

On par

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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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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

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

Crime

62/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lawn Meadow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ruishton Church of England School. 8 schools nearby.

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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 5JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA3 5JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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