What kind of home is 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX?

5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX?

5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX last sold for £220,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £38,580 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX changed over time?

Across 5 sales between March 1996 and May 2024, 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX rose from £38,580 to £220,000, a change of £181,420. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX have?

The current EPC rating for 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX?

5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX use?

The latest EPC at 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX?

5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX in?

5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX sits in Hillcommon, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA4 postcode district.

Is 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX in a safe area?

Police records around 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX?

The closest primary school to 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX is Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary (772m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX?

The closest bus stop to 5 New Buildings, TA4 1DX is Blagroves, 310m away. In total there are 24 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 New Buildings, Hillcommon, Taunton, TA4 1DX

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 5 New Buildings

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

5 New Buildings is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hillcommon, Taunton, Taunton (TA4 1DX). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2021. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 95.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £220,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jun 2021

EPC improved fromD61toG10

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasWood

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Jan 2024from Mar 2023

EPC improved fromG10toD59

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

WoodGas

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 New Buildings, Hillcommon, Taunton, TA4 1DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 New Buildings has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 5 New Buildings was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2024Most recent
£220,000
+63.0%over 11 months
6 July 2023
£135,000
-25.0%over 1 year
31 January 2022
£180,000
+318.6%over 25 years
13 November 1996
£43,000
+11.5%over 8 months
27 March 1996
£38,580

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA4 1DX: £165,000 (2022–2001).

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Blagroves — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TA4 1DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA4 1DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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