What type of property is 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX?

4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX sell for?

4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX last sold for £240,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £65,000 in January 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX?

Across 3 sales between January 2000 and August 2024, 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX rose from £65,000 to £240,000, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX?

4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ9 5AX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX?

4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX located?

4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX sits in Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX?

Police records around 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (150% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX?

The closest primary school to 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX is Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School (207m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Community College (1.5km).

What is the nearest station to 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX?

The closest bus stop to 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, TQ9 5AX is Seymour Place, 105m away. The nearest ferry option is Totnes Ferry Landing, 440m away.

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4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, Totnes, TQ9 5AX

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Somerset Court

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

4 Somerset Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Totnes (TQ9 5AX). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£507/sq ft) was about 95.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £240,000.

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

Bedrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE47toF34

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2024from Aug 2021

EPC improved fromF34toD60

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Somerset Court, Somerset Place, Totnes, TQ9 5AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Somerset Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

4 Somerset Court has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£240,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2024Most recent
£240,000
+6.7%over 2 years
29 November 2021
£225,000
+246.2%over 21 years
7 January 2000
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 5AX: £460,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in TQ9 5AX

On the street

Versus other Somerset Place homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Somerset Court outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,455

Street avg £3,825

Strongly above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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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1 Atherton Lane

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2 bed

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Baring Cottages

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2 bed

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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 Totnes district page.

Full Totnes report

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

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Seymour Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School. 4 schools 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 TQ9 5AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 5AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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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