40 Essex Drive, Taunton, TA1 4JY
UPRN:100040926426Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-01T04:00:02.547829+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:56:44.285849+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-06T16:41:22.741553+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
69
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£324,000
£308k - £340kHigh
Estimate
£324k
Range
£308k – £340k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
5.74%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
40 Essex Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 52/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (26/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
69
HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
52
Investment Score
52/ 100
Moderate
4
Crime Score
4/ 100
Low
26
Walkability
26/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 27
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£324,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield5.74%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.3%
5y Growth+2.9%
10y Growth+4.0%
Last Sold Price£260,000 (2021-07-30)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0TA1 4JY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending05/26/0014/LPWApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed installation of ground floor window to the north elevation of 19 Smithy, Bishops Hull,Taunton
- Pending42/26/0028Erection of 74 dwellinghouses with associated infrastructure on land to the west of Honiton Road, Trull, Taunton
- Pending38/26/0230/LBReplacement of 14 No. windows and 1 No. door at Comeytrowe Manor West, Lipe Hill Lane, Trull (retention of works already undertaken)
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership57%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2021-07-30
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
7 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£29,908
Population Density4,572 /km²
Owner Occupied87%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 52%65+ 31%
Schools Nearby
- Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton0.2 miGood
- Orchard Grove Primary School0.5 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Inspected by ISIQueen's College0.5 mi
- Parkfield Primary School0.6 miGood
5 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 40 Essex Drive-£337k-
- 18 Essex Drive-£350k-
- 6 Essex Drive-£325k-
- 2 Essex Drive-£295k-