What kind of home is 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft). That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TA3 5LH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH use?

The latest EPC at 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH in?

1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH sits in Ruishton, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA3 postcode district in Somerset.

How safe is the area around 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

Police records around 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH 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 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

The closest primary school to 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is Ruishton Church of England School (580m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monkton Wood Academy (1.8km).

What transport links are near 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

The closest bus stop to 1 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is Ruishton Inn, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Drakes Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LH

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Drakes Close

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

1 Drakes Close is a detached house in Ruishton, Taunton, Taunton (TA3 5LH). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

1 Drakes Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Oct 2008

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2017from Feb 2017

EPC improved fromF36toD55

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Drakes Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Drakes 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.

1 Drakes Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£369,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA3 5LH: £250,000 (2023–2002).

Nearby sales in TA3 5LH

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ruishton Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 5LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA3 5LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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