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1 Barnes House, Firepool View, Taunton, TA1 1NY

UPRN:10091743328Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2012 onwards
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:54:11.311029+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T17:45:09.365195+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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
1 Barnes House, Firepool View, Taunton, TA1 1NY

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£191,000
£182k - £201kHigh
Estimate
£191k
Range
£182k – £201k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,200
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,200
Yield
7.54%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Barnes House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (67/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
29/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
67/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£191,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,200
Gross Yield7.54%
1y Growth+12.8%
3y Growth+1.3%
5y Growth+2.9%
10y Growth+4.0%
Last Sold Price£187,000 (2021-11-03)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseHigh

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0TA1 1NY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 38/26/0303/CMA
    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a change of use and conversion from commercial, business and service use (Class E) into a single dwelling house (Class C3) at 60 Staplegrove Road, Taunton.
    Pending
  • 38/26/0299/CMA
    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a change of use and conversion from commercial, business and service use (Class E) into 3 No. dwellings (Class C3) at 5A Hammet Street, Taunton
    Pending
  • 38/26/0255/A
    Display of a double-sided internally illuminated digital advertisement screen, mounted on a floor-standing metal framework at 60 East Street, Taunton.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership57.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining111 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-11-03
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
23 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,908
Population Density-
Owner Occupied54%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 67%65+ 16%

Schools Nearby

  • Priorswood Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Andrew's Church School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St James Church School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Sky Academy
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

2 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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