What type of property is 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH?

8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH last change hands?

8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH last sold for £225,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH?

8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH?

8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH located?

8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH sits in Ruishton, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA3 postcode district in Somerset.

Is 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH 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.

Which schools serve 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH?

The closest primary school to 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH is Ruishton Church of England School (346m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monkton Wood Academy (2.1km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Boons Orchard, TA3 5JH is Virginia Orchard, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Boons Orchard, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5JH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Boons Orchard

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

8 Boons Orchard is a three-bedroom detached house in Ruishton, Taunton, Taunton (TA3 5JH). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On the market in March 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Today's modelled estimate of £327,000 is 45.3% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromE43toD67

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Boons Orchard, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Boons Orchard has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Boons Orchard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£327,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 March 2014Most recent
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA3 5JH: £91,000 (2003–1995).

Nearby sales in TA3 5JH

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Comparables

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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

Virginia Orchard — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ruishton Church of England School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA3 5JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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