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1 Sunnybank, Monksilver, Taunton, TA4 4HZ

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
122 m²
1313 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Sunnybank

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

1 Sunnybank is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Monksilver, Taunton, Taunton (TA4 4HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 122 m² the property is well over the postcode median (54 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £350,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2025. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 18.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
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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.

1 Sunnybank's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromD56toC69
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Sept 2021from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromC69toE48
Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gasPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Sunnybank, Monksilver, Taunton, TA4 4HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Sunnybank, Monksilver, Taunton, TA4 4HZ

1decisions1extensions19documents1nearby
  1. Oct 2025
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed creation of dormer window, installation of new window on north elevation, alterations to windows and doors on west elevation.

    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    6/23/25/003
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 19 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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 1 Sunnybank was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£336,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£350,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 January 2025Most recent

    £350,000

    +75.0%over 11 years
  2. 3 January 2014

    £200,000

    -5.9%over 3 years
  3. 2 September 2010

    £212,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA4 4HZ: £110,000 (2009–1999).

On the street

Versus other Sunnybank homes

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

Floor Area for 1 Sunnybank runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

48 (E)

Street avg 46 (E)

On par

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Sunnybank

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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

0.1 km

Notley Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

2.7 km

Stogumber CofE Primary School. 1 school 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 4HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TA4 4HZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TA4 4HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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 Sunnybank, Monksilver, Taunton, TA4 4HZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.