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

Notable views3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Abbotsfield Cottages

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

2 Abbotsfield Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Taunton (TA4 2TE). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£375/sq ft) was about 70.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £230,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Abbotsfield Cottages

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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.

2 Abbotsfield Cottages ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Oct 2010
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%57%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-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 2 Abbotsfield Cottages, West Road, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Abbotsfield Cottages has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

Latest sale on 2 Abbotsfield Cottages was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£230,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 December 2023Most recent

    £230,000

    +35.3%over 12 years
  2. 28 July 2011

    £170,000

    +6.3%over 4 years
  3. 10 April 2007

    £160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA4 2TE: £195,000 (2017–2010).

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.

2 Abbotsfield Cottages is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,035

Street avg £2,956

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Abbotsfield Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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
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.

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

0.2 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 2 Abbotsfield Cottages, West Road, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2TE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.