What kind of home is 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF?

2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF last change hands?

2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF last sold for £490,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £513,750 in January 2008, so prices have been flat over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF?

Across 2 sales between January 2008 and May 2015, 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF fell from £513,750 to £490,000, a change of £23,750. That works out to roughly -0.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF?

2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (1,873 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF use?

The latest EPC at 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF?

2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF in?

2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF sits in Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA3 postcode district in Somerset.

How safe is the area around 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF?

Police records around 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF 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 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF?

The closest primary school to 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF is Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School (1.1km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Elm Cottages, TA3 6AF is Palmers Green, 781m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Elm Cottages, Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, TA3 6AF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

174 m²

1873 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Elm Cottages

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

2 Elm Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, Taunton (TA3 6AF). It has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (around 1873 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory, outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot.

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in May 2015. Across 2008–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £680,000 is 38.8% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
OutbuildingsYes
LandYes

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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 Elm Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 May 2023

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elm Cottages, Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, TA3 6AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Elm Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£680,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£490,000

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2015Most recent
£490,000
-4.6%over 7 years
10 January 2008
£513,750

Median price across the last 3 sales in TA3 6AF: £300,000 (2024–2007).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Taunton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Palmers Green — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TA3 6AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA3 6AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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