How energy efficient is Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT?

The current EPC rating for Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT?

Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TA4 2JT. Source: EPC Register.

How is Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT heated?

The latest EPC at Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT?

Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT located?

Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT sits in Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA4 postcode district.

Is Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT in a safe area?

Police records around Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT show an average of 81 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (32% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT?

The closest primary school to Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT is Wiveliscombe Primary School (314m). The closest secondary is Kingsmead Academy (392m).

What transport links are near Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT?

The closest bus stop to Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, TA4 2JT is Wiveliscombe Square, 7m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2JT

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Wiveliscombe House

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

Wiveliscombe House is a semi-detached house in Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Taunton (TA4 2JT). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 55 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in Wiveliscombe House, where floor areas span 21–89 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 59). The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

Wiveliscombe House ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromD62toC75

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Wiveliscombe House, Flat 2, The Square, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2JT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Wiveliscombe House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

Wiveliscombe House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA4 2JT: £220,000 (2020–2006).

Nearby sales in TA4 2JT

On the street

Versus other The Square homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Wiveliscombe House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 42 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Wiveliscombe Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wiveliscombe Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TA4 2JT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA4 2JT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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