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GYFFARDE COURT, STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET TA1 1LD

2 beds 75 m² Listed 12 Jul 2012 (-5133d)

£110,000

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Reduced on 4 Oct 2012

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (TA1 1LD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8, GYFFARDE COURT, STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET TA1 1LD |
| Price | £110,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £112,500 Jul 2013 |

## Description

**Entrance**

Door to all rooms, cupboard housing water tank, storage cupboard, night storage heater, double glazed window to the side, secure telephone entry system, loft hatch.

**Lounge17'8" reducing to 10'5" x 15'2" reducing to**

(5.38m x 4.62m) Two double glazed windows to the front, two night storage heaters, UPVC double glazed frosted door to the side leading onto courtyard, TV and telephone points, archway to kitchen.

**Kitchen 9'9" x 6'9" (2.97m x 2.06m)**

Double glazed window to the front, range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces and inset sink and drainer unit, space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine, built in electric hob and oven with cooker hood above.

**Bedroom One 12'9" x 9'1" (3.89m x 2.77m)**

Double glazed window to the side, night storage heater.

**Bedroom Two 12'5" x 11'1" (3.78m x 3.38m)**

Two double glazed windows to the side, night storage heater, TV point.

**Bathroom**

Three piece white suite comprising panel bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin, low flush WC, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted heater, shaver point, laminate flooring

**Outside**

There is an allocated parking space to the rear next to the property.

**Directions**

Leave Taunton on North Street turning right down St James Street opposite Debenhams. Proceed Along St James Street, at the mini roundabout go straight over onto Priory Avenue taking the first right onto Gyffarde Street where Gyffarde Court can be found on the junction of Stephen Street

**Agents Note**

All services and appliances have not and will not be tried/tested

haart is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15636341
- **Address:** 8 Stephen Street, TAUNTON, TA1 1LD
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/02/2023
- **Work Completed:** 15/07/2022
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2788970
- **Address:** 8 Stephen Street, TAUNTON, TA1 1LD
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/06/2005
- **Work Completed:** 24/03/2005
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| GYFFARDE COURT 8 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, TAUNTON DEANE, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD | £112,500 | 15/07/2013 | Flat |
| GYFFARDE COURT 8 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, TAUNTON DEANE, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD | £95,000 | 24/05/2012 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THOMAS MORE COURT 5 PRIORY AVENUE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1WW | £225,000 | 15/01/2026 | Flat |
| 25 GATEHOUSE COURT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RX | £124,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 44 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD | £160,000 | 14/12/2023 | Flat |
| 12 PRIORY COURT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LF | £110,000 | 27/11/2023 | Flat |
| THOMAS MORE COURT 19 PRIORY AVENUE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1WW | £232,000 | 12/07/2023 | Flat |
| ST. AUGUSTINE COURT 7 ST AUGUSTINE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QR | £142,000 | 07/06/2023 | Flat |
| 68 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RE | £107,500 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 2 MAGDALENE COURT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QY | £215,000 | 12/12/2022 | Flat |
| 1 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD | £98,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| 21 GATEHOUSE COURT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RX | £124,950 | 16/11/2022 | Flat |
| 32 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD | £137,500 | 14/11/2022 | Flat |
| 4 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD | £84,995 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| QUADRANT COURT 1 MIDDLE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SJ | £131,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| 14 MAGDALENE COURT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QY | £215,000 | 26/10/2022 | Flat |
| 82 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RE | £120,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| 41 THE OCTAGON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RT | £160,000 | 23/09/2022 | Flat |
| 27 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD | £130,000 | 19/08/2022 | Flat |
| 5 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD | £135,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| THOMAS MORE COURT 20 PRIORY AVENUE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1WW | £215,000 | 11/07/2022 | Flat |
| 16 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD | £105,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £148,597 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £157,831 (31 Flat, TA1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -30.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,113/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,237/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,361/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Herefordshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £598/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.12% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,700

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 23%
- **10y growth:** 3.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

75 m²

Last sold

£112,500 Jul 2013

Local average

£157,831 (-30.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,711 of 33,755)

Street crime

512 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
MAISONETTE STYLE APARTMENT
LOUNGE/DINER
FITTED KITCHEN
FITTED BATHROOM
TOWN CENTRE LOCATION
CAR PORT
NO CHAIN

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Entrance
Door to all rooms, cupboard housing water tank, storage cupboard, night storage heater, double glazed window to the side, secure telephone entry system, loft hatch.

Lounge17'8" reducing to 10'5" x 15'2" reducing to
(5.38m x 4.62m) Two double glazed windows to the front, two night storage heaters, UPVC double glazed frosted door to the side leading onto courtyard, TV and telephone points, archway to kitchen.

Kitchen 9'9" x 6'9" (2.97m x 2.06m)
Double glazed window to the front, range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces and inset sink and drainer unit, space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine, built in electric hob and oven with cooker hood above.

Bedroom One 12'9" x 9'1" (3.89m x 2.77m)
Double glazed window to the side, night storage heater.

Bedroom Two 12'5" x 11'1" (3.78m x 3.38m)
Two double glazed windows to the side, night storage heater, TV point.

Bathroom
Three piece white suite comprising panel bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin, low flush WC, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted heater, shaver point, laminate flooring

Outside
There is an allocated parking space to the rear next to the property.

Directions
Leave Taunton on North Street turning right down St James Street opposite Debenhams. Proceed Along St James Street, at the mini roundabout go straight over onto Priory Avenue taking the first right onto Gyffarde Street where Gyffarde Court can be found on the junction of Stephen Street

Agents Note
All services and appliances have not and will not be tried/tested

haart is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate

Listed by

covering Taunton

Spicerhaart

Reference: 38659331

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15636341 Recent

Property Details

Street: 8 Stephen Street

Town: TAUNTON

Postcode: TA1 1LD

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 26/02/2023

Work Completed: 15/07/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2788970

Property Details

Street: 8 Stephen Street

Town: TAUNTON

Postcode: TA1 1LD

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 14/06/2005

Work Completed: 24/03/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

18% since 2012

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/07/2013 (13 years ago)	£112,500	+18.4%
Sold	24/05/2012 (14 years ago)	£95,000	—

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
THOMAS MORE COURT 5 PRIORY AVENUE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1WW	£225,000	15/01/2026	Flat
25 GATEHOUSE COURT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RX	£124,000	28/11/2025	Flat
44 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD	£160,000	14/12/2023	Flat
12 PRIORY COURT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LF	£110,000	27/11/2023	Flat
THOMAS MORE COURT 19 PRIORY AVENUE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1WW	£232,000	12/07/2023	Flat
ST. AUGUSTINE COURT 7 ST AUGUSTINE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QR	£142,000	07/06/2023	Flat
68 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RE	£107,500	16/12/2022	Flat
2 MAGDALENE COURT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QY	£215,000	12/12/2022	Flat
1 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD	£98,000	25/11/2022	Flat
21 GATEHOUSE COURT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RX	£124,950	16/11/2022	Flat
32 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD	£137,500	14/11/2022	Flat
4 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD	£84,995	04/11/2022	Flat
QUADRANT COURT 1 MIDDLE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SJ	£131,000	28/10/2022	Flat
14 MAGDALENE COURT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QY	£215,000	26/10/2022	Flat
82 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RE	£120,000	30/09/2022	Flat
41 THE OCTAGON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RT	£160,000	23/09/2022	Flat
27 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD	£130,000	19/08/2022	Flat
5 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD	£135,000	29/07/2022	Flat
THOMAS MORE COURT 20 PRIORY AVENUE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1WW	£215,000	11/07/2022	Flat
16 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD	£105,000	27/05/2022	Flat

Area average: £148,597 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23%

10y growth 3.4%

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 £1,113/mo

Realistic £1,237/mo

Optimistic £1,361/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → South West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Herefordshire: £598/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	County Flowers	0.2 miles
Shop	Rocketman Fireworks	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Alms Houses	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Primark	0.2 miles
Train station	Taunton	0.5 miles
Hospital	Unknown	1.0 miles
Train station	Norton Fitzwarren	2.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	166
Anti-social behaviour	116
Shoplifting	101
Criminal damage and arson	28
Public order	24
Burglary	19
Other theft	19
Vehicle crime	13
Robbery	8
Bicycle theft	7
Other crime	4
Drugs	3
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	512

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
St James Church School	Primary	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2023
Silver Bridge School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2024
St George's Catholic School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 18 Oct 2013
King's College Taunton	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.12%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,625

Target investor price (1%) £123,700

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).

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