8 Laurel Close, Taunton, TA1 2QH is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £122,784 , which equates to approximately £193 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Oct 2013 for £87,500. Since then, the value has increased by £35,284, representing a 40.3% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £122,784 is:

  • 46.8% lower than the average property price on Laurel Close
  • 40.9% lower than the average in the TA1 2QH postcode area
  • and 59.6% lower than the average price for Taunton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 March 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£122,784
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£193
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Laurel Close, Taunton, Taunton Deane, Somerset, TA1 2QH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 May 2016.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Mar 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from warm air, electricaire to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to TA1 2QH

15 th / 16
Price Rank
41% lower than average
13 th / 14
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
13 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TA1 2QH , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£122,784
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
9 Oct 2013
£87,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

12 Laurel Close, Taunton, TA1 2QH
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 7 May 2024

Data Sources

The property at 8 Laurel Close, Taunton, Taunton Deane, Somerset, TA1 2QH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 Oct 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 May 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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