Sold STC Flat

11 PELHAM COURT

BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET TA6 4UL

1 beds 1 baths 420 sq ft Listed 20 Mar 2025 (-487d)

£102,000

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# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (TA6 4UL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 11 PELHAM COURT, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET TA6 4UL |
| Price | £102,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 39 m² |
| Last sold | £105,000 Jul 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 22/10/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £251/year

### Recommendations
- W2 (6,000)
- E (15)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9943-2877-7303-9023-8621)

## Description

The property further benefits from an allocated parking space. An early inspection is highly recommended as it will appeal to both investors and first time buyers and those looking for low maintenance living. Available with no onward chain and the property is currently tenanted. The tenants could stay, if desired.

**ACCOMMODATION**** **(All measurements are approximate)

**Communal Hallway:       **Hardwood door with multi glazed panels inset, stairs to first floor, number 11 can be found on the ground floor on the RHS.

**Entrance Hallway:          **Via Hardwood door,** **carpet as fitted and doors to all rooms.

**Lounge/Diner:       **13’08” x 09’03”. PVCu double glazed window to side aspect with views of the communal garden area, radiator and carpet as fitted.

**Kitchen:      **06’10” x 12’04”. PVCu double glazed window to side aspect, fitted with a range of cream shaker style wall, drawer and base units with complimentary work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, space for cooker and fridge and further space for and plumbing for washing machine, part tiled walls, radiator and vinyl flooring.

**Bedroom:    **10’01” x 12’08”. PVCu double glazed window to front aspect, radiator and carpet as fitted.

**Bathroom:   **06’0” x 07’0”.** **PVCu double glazed window to front aspect, fitted three-piece suite comprising, low level WC, wash hand basin, panelled bath with mains shower, radiator and vinyl flooring.

**OUTSIDE**

There is an allocated parking space to the front.

EPC Rating:** C 73**

Council Tax Band: **A**

Local Authority Reference Number: ** **

Local Authority:      **Sedgemoor**

**Please Note:** These are preliminary details as we are awaiting their approval from our vendor.

**Leasehold Details**

A 999 year lease was created in 1985, so there is approximately 959 years remaining. We have been advised by the vendor that the** **Management Charge is £90 per month.

**Services:** Mains drainage, water and electricity.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87091548/1349680) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/87091548/1349681) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 PELHAM COURT, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 4UL | £105,000 | 11/07/2025 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 MAPLE COURT, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 4YD | £95,500 | 21/06/2023 | Flat |
| 14 ELMGROVE CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 4UD | £140,000 | 17/02/2023 | Flat |
| 28 BLENHEIM ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 4HE | £114,500 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| MAPLE COURT FLAT 15 THOMPSON CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 4YD | £110,000 | 01/10/2021 | Flat |
| 20 MAPLE COURT, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 4YD | £67,000 | 23/07/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £105,400 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £137,771 (17 Flat, TA6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -26%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,111/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,234/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,357/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Taunton & West Somerset (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Maple Court, TA6 | £675/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Maple Court, TA6 | £695/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Maple Court, TA6 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £707/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.68% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £86,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £69,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £695/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £199/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,615/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 8.5%
- **10y growth:** 29.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South West; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 22.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

39 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£105,000 Jul 2025

Price per m²

£2,615/m²

Local average

£137,771 (-26%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,516 of 33,755)

Street crime

270 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT
LOUNGE/DINER
KITCHEN
BATHROOM
ALLOCATED PARKING
COMMUNAL GARDENS
NO ONWARD CHAIN
GREAT FIRST/INVESTMENT BUY
GAS CENTRAL HEATING
PVCu DOUBLE GLAZED

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Linda Saunders Estate Agents is pleased to bring to market this well presented one bedroom ground floor apartment situated within this popular location. The property itself briefly comprises; good sized open plan living/dining area with archway to the kitchen, bathroom and a good-sized double bedroom. The property further benefits from PVCu double glazing and gas central heating.
The property further benefits from an allocated parking space. An early inspection is highly recommended as it will appeal to both investors and first time buyers and those looking for low maintenance living. Available with no onward chain and the property is currently tenanted. The tenants could stay, if desired.
ACCOMMODATION (All measurements are approximate)
Communal Hallway: Hardwood door with multi glazed panels inset, stairs to first floor, number 11 can be found on the ground floor on the RHS.
Entrance Hallway: Via Hardwood door, carpet as fitted and doors to all rooms.
Lounge/Diner: 13’08” x 09’03”. PVCu double glazed window to side aspect with views of the communal garden area, radiator and carpet as fitted.
Kitchen: 06’10” x 12’04”. PVCu double glazed window to side aspect, fitted with a range of cream shaker style wall, drawer and base units with complimentary work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, space for cooker and fridge and further space for and plumbing for washing machine, part tiled walls, radiator and vinyl flooring.
Bedroom: 10’01” x 12’08”. PVCu double glazed window to front aspect, radiator and carpet as fitted.
Bathroom: 06’0” x 07’0”. PVCu double glazed window to front aspect, fitted three-piece suite comprising, low level WC, wash hand basin, panelled bath with mains shower, radiator and vinyl flooring.
OUTSIDE
There is an allocated parking space to the front.
EPC Rating: C 73
Council Tax Band: A
Local Authority Reference Number:
Local Authority: Sedgemoor
Please Note: These are preliminary details as we are awaiting their approval from our vendor.
Leasehold Details
A 999 year lease was created in 1985, so there is approximately 959 years remaining. We have been advised by the vendor that the Management Charge is £90 per month.
Services: Mains drainage, water and electricity.

Listed by

Bridgwater

Linda Saunders Estate Agents

Reference: 87091548

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/10/2017

Expiry date: 22/10/2027

Current heating cost: £251/year

Potential heating cost: £215/year

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (15)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/07/2025 (1 year ago)	£105,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
27 MAPLE COURT, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 4YD	£95,500	21/06/2023	Flat
14 ELMGROVE CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 4UD	£140,000	17/02/2023	Flat
28 BLENHEIM ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 4HE	£114,500	13/05/2022	Flat
MAPLE COURT FLAT 15 THOMPSON CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 4YD	£110,000	01/10/2021	Flat
20 MAPLE COURT, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 4YD	£67,000	23/07/2021	Flat

Area average: £105,400 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 8.5%

10y growth 29.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South West. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.4%

5y (index) 3.5%

10y (index) 22.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,111/mo

Realistic £1,234/mo

Optimistic £1,357/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → South West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Taunton & West Somerset: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TA6 4UL

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Tesco Express	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Community Hospital	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Filling Station	0.3 miles
Shop	Londis	0.3 miles
Train station	Bridgwater	0.9 miles
Train station	Westonzoyland	3.5 miles
Hospital	Unknown	9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	100
Shoplifting	51
Anti-social behaviour	48
Public order	21
Criminal damage and arson	14
Burglary	8
Other theft	8
Other crime	7
Drugs	4
Robbery	4
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	270

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Bridgwater College Academy	Other	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 28 Jun 2023
Willowdown Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 2 Jul 2023
Bridgwater and Taunton College	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)
St John and St Francis Church School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 3 Jul 2022
Eastover Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 18 Dec 2017

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
1 Bed Flat, Maple Court, TA6	£675/mo	1	0.21 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Maple Court, TA6	£695/mo	1	0.21 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Maple Court, TA6	£750/mo	1	0.21 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £707/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.68%

Max investor price (0.8%) £86,875

Target investor price (1%) £69,500

Gross yield 8.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.2×

Monthly cashflow £199/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 8.1%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).