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1 Abbotsfield Cottages, West Road, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2TE

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Abbotsfield Cottages

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

1 Abbotsfield Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Taunton (TA4 2TE). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in November 2016. Across 2010–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 is 34.2% above the 2016 sale price. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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 gardenYes
  • Summer houseYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromE54toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
57%86%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Abbotsfield Cottages, West Road, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Abbotsfield Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Abbotsfield Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£197,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 November 2016Most recent

    £197,500

    +31.7%over 5 years

  2. 14 December 2010

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA4 2TE: £195,000 (2023–2010).

On the street

Versus other West Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Abbotsfield Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,948

Street avg £3,186

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Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Abbotsfield Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£165k

1 Croft Cottages, West Street, Wiveliscombe

TA4 2JP

2 bed1 bath
£254k

1 Bouchers Cottages, Waterrow

TA4 2AZ

3 bed3 bath
£302k

1 Golden Hill, Wiveliscombe

TA4 2NT

3 bed1 bath
£254k

1 Coopers Heights, Wiveliscombe

TA4 2YB

4 bed
£280k

1 Church Street, Wiveliscombe

TA4 2LR

4 bed1 bath
£387k

1 Dixon Close, Wiveliscombe

TA4 2BT

4 bed
£265k

1 Avis Cottages, Bathealton

TA4 2AL

£268k

1 Coles Terrace, High Street, Wiveliscombe

TA4 2DU

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

81/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Car Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wiveliscombe Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TA4 2TE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Abbotsfield Cottages, West Road, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2TE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.