What kind of home is 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH last change hands?

3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH last sold for £153,000 in April 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TA3 5LH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH use?

The latest EPC at 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

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

Which area is 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH in?

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

Is 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Drakes Close, TA3 5LH is Ruishton Inn, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Drakes Close, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

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 £371,000 sits 142.5% above the 2002 sale of £153,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageDetached

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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)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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Planning

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.

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.

3 Drakes Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£371,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£153,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 April 2002Most recent
£153,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA3 5LH: £250,000 (2023–1999).

Nearby sales in TA3 5LH

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Comparables

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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