Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
3 Drakes Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LH
Estimated value
£375,000
- Since the 2002 sale (£153,000)+145%
- Against TA3 5LH's recent median (£250,000)+50%
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
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£375,000
- Against its 2002 sale (£153,000)+145%
- Against TA3 5LH's recent median (£250,000)+50%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 3 Drakes Close is modelled from its 94 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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
94 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2020
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2002
Recent sales in TA3 5LH
5 sales, median £250,000 (2023–1999)
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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.
3 Drakes Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
8 April 2002Most recent
£153,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TA3 5LH: £250,000 (2023–1999).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 3 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 3 Drakes Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 Drakes Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Ruishton, Taunton, Taunton (TA3 5LH). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since April 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £375,000 sits 145.1% above the 2002 sale of £153,000.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- GarageDetached
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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.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 January 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2020from May 2011
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity
Wall insulation upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
12%50%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 Drakes Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
3 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%
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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 3 Drakes Close is modelled from its 94 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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. 1 sale is recorded for 3 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 3 Drakes Close was lodged in January 2020 at band D and is valid until January 2030. 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 3 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
- 3 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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