What type of property is 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH last change hands?

2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH last sold for £400,000 in February 2023, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £110,000 in August 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 1999 and February 2023, 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH rose from £110,000 to £400,000, a change of £290,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TA3 5LH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH heated?

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

What council tax band is 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

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

Where is 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

Police records around 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH 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 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

The closest primary school to 2 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 is the nearest station to 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is Ruishton Inn, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Drakes Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LH

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Drakes Close

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

2 Drakes Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Ruishton, Taunton, Taunton (TA3 5LH). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Last sale on file: £400,000 in February 2023. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £447,000 is 11.7% above the 2023 sale price. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD63

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Drakes Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Drakes Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£400,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

10 February 2023Most recent
£400,000
+21.6%over 6 years
1 September 2016
£329,000
+31.6%over 6 years
29 October 2009
£250,000
+127.3%over 10 years
9 August 1999
£110,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in TA3 5LH: £153,000 (2004–1998).

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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

Ruishton Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 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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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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