What type of property is 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB?

39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB last change hands?

39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB last sold for £185,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £169,950 in May 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2007 and May 2015, 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB rose from £169,950 to £185,000, a change of £15,050. That works out to roughly +1.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB have?

The current EPC rating for 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB?

39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB heated?

The latest EPC at 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB?

39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB is in council tax band C.

Where is 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB located?

39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB sits in Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA4 postcode district in Somerset.

How safe is the area around 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB?

Police records around 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB 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 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB?

The closest primary school to 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB is Bishops Lydeard Church School (726m).

What is the nearest station to 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB?

The closest bus stop to 39 Darby Way, TA4 3BB is Darby Way, 103m away. The nearest rail option is Bishop's Lydeard Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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39 Darby Way, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3BB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 39 Darby Way

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

39 Darby Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Taunton (TA4 3BB). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 51.4% above the 2015 sale of £185,000. On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

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 01 Jun 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2014

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD57toE48

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

100%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2014from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE48toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Darby Way, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Darby Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

39 Darby Way saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£185,000

Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2015Most recent
£185,000
+9.5%over 4 years
29 July 2010
£169,000
-0.6%over 3 years
24 May 2007
£169,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA4 3BB: £217,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in TA4 3BB

On the street

Versus other Darby Way homes

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

EPC Rating for 39 Darby Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,968

Street avg £2,155

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Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

£266k

1 Bull Meadow, Bishops Lydeard

TA4 3PE

3 bed1 bath

£346k

1 Four Acre Mead, Bishops Lydeard

TA4 3NW

3 bed1 bath

£224k

1 Court Cottages, Fitzhead

TA4 3JP

3 bed1 bath

£366k

1 Bakers Cottages, Halse

TA4 3AF

3 bed

£407k

1 Dobins Cottages, Bagborough

TA4 3EP

3 bed2 bath

£431k

1 Five Yards, Bishops Lydeard

TA4 3NN

3 bed1 bath

£389k

1 Church Road, Fitzhead

TA4 3JU

4 bed

£465k

1 Brendons, Bishops Lydeard

TA4 3LU

4 bed2 bath

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

0.1 km

Darby Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Bishops Lydeard Church School. 1 school nearby.

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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 3BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA4 3BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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