8 The Octagon, Taunton, TA1 1RT is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £159,347 , which equates to approximately £285 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Sep 2016 for £131,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,347, representing a 21.6% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £159,347 is:

  • 9.4% lower than the average property price on The Octagon
  • 0.7% lower than the average in the TA1 1RT postcode area
  • and 47.6% lower than the average price for Taunton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 July 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in TA1 1RT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Not Recorded Maisonette
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£159,347
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£285
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 The Octagon, Taunton, Taunton Deane, Somerset, TA1 1RT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jul 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Oct 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Poor

Compared to TA1 1RT

13 th / 30
Price Rank
1% lower than average
17 th / 26
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
11 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TA1 1RT , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 13th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 26 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£159,347
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
12 Sep 2016
£131,000
Leasehold
-9.7 %
26 Oct 2004
£145,000
Leasehold
+17.4 %
24 Sep 2003
£123,500
Leasehold
+28 %
7 Jun 2002
£96,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £152,500
sale date: 11 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2022

Data Sources

The property at 8 The Octagon, Taunton, TA1 1RT appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Sep 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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