What type of property is 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG?

8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG last change hands?

8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG last sold for £185,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £144,500 in August 2013, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG?

Across 2 sales between August 2013 and November 2016, 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG rose from £144,500 to £185,000, a change of £40,500. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG?

8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG?

8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG located?

8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG sits in Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA4 postcode district in Somerset.

How safe is the area around 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG?

Police records around 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG 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.

Which schools serve 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG?

The closest primary school to 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG is Wiveliscombe Primary School (423m). The closest secondary is Kingsmead Academy (576m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Burges Close, TA4 2PG is St Andrews Church, 298m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Burges Close, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2PG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Burges Close

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

8 Burges Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Taunton (TA4 2PG). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2012) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Across 2013–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 is 33.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£239/sq ft) was about 38.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in November 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDouble
BalconyYes

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Burges Close, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2PG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Burges Close 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.

8 Burges Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£185,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

25 November 2016Most recent
£185,000
+28.0%over 3 years
29 August 2013
£144,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA4 2PG: £180,000 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in TA4 2PG

On the street

Versus other Burges Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Burges Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,569

Street avg £2,713

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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4 bed1 bath

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Dixon Close, Wiveliscombe

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4 bed

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1 Avis Cottages, Bathealton

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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.

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

St Andrews Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 2PG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA4 2PG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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