Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Drakes Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LH
4 sales on record
Estimated value
£447,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£400,000)+12%
- Against TA3 5LH's recent median (£153,000)+192%
Newest record on this page: February 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
169 m²
1819 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£447,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£400,000)+12%
- Against TA3 5LH's recent median (£153,000)+192%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 Drakes Close is modelled from its 169 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in TA3 5LH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
169 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2022
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in TA3 5LH
3 sales, median £153,000 (2004–1998)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
2 Drakes Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
Sales timeline
10 February 2023Most recent
£400,000
+21.6%over 6 years1 September 2016
£329,000
+31.6%over 6 years29 October 2009
£250,000
+127.3%over 10 years9 August 1999
£110,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in TA3 5LH: £153,000 (2004–1998).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 Drakes Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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.
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 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
A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
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
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
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.
1
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Ruishton Church of England SchoolPrimary580m
- Creech St Michael Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary999m
- West Monkton Church of England SchoolPrimary1.7km
- Monkton Wood AcademySecondary1.8km
Nearest stops
- Ruishton InnBus stop99m
- Lawn MeadowBus stop230m
- Virginia OrchardBus stop326m
- Coronation CloseBus stop524m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences366 reports45%
- Anti-social Behaviour108 reports13%
- Public Order77 reports10%
- Criminal Damage & Arson59 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 2 Drakes Close is modelled from its 169 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in TA3 5LH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 2 Drakes Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Drakes Close was lodged in January 2022 at band D and is valid until January 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 2 Drakes Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 8 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from TA3 5LH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 2 Drakes Close is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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