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Myrtle Cottage, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DQ
This 110 square metre property in Skilgate, Taunton, Taunton carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. The property is heated by oil-fired central heating. The property last sold for £315,000 in 2016.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
2
Floor Area
110 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built Before 1900
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Sept 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F32
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.4 t/year
Tenure
—
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£481,000
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Transaction history
£315,000Latest
Jun 2016Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
England+3.3%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 4 other houses on this street
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
32 (F)/56 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
110 m²/193 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 25% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
9.4 t/year/8.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
Lowest among similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Skilgate, Taunton
This property is located in Skilgate, a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, within the TA 4 postal district.
Skilgate is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. The settlement lies 5 miles east of Dulverton and 8 miles west of Wiveliscombe. With a population of 96, it offers a small, close-knit community feel. The village is part of the Taunton postal district TA 4, placing it within the broader Somerset region. Skilgate’s rural character and modest population suggest a tranquil living environment suitable for those seeking a quieter lifestyle away from larger urban centres.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
42.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.7dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
6 months of data for Taunton
Total Crimes
15
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual9(60%)
Public Order2(13%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(7%)
Other Theft1(7%)
Weapons1(7%)
Drugs1(7%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near West Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Greenway
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Greenway
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Grenville View
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Aller Mead Way
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Aller Mead Way
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Transport Links
4 within 3kmThe Notice Board
Bus Stop119m
1 min
Hope Cottage
Bus Stop1.9km
23 mins
Claypitt Cottages
Bus Stop2.7km
32 mins
Lowtrow Cross Inn
Bus Stop2.7km
33 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
4 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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