Sold STC Terraced

2

POLDEN COURT, POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET TA6 5EN

3 beds 1 baths 829 sq ft Listed 31 Jul 2025 (-368d)

£194,950

Save

front elevation.jpg kitchen.jpg rear elevation.jpg bathroom.jpg Bed 1.jpg bed 2.jpg garden.jpg lounge.jpg

/ 8

Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

77 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£192,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,532/m²

Local average

£204,284 (-4.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (3,374 of 33,755)

Street crime

564 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Terraced House
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Lounge
  • Kitchen/Dining Area
  • Double glazing
  • Central Heating
  • Parking
  • No Onward Chain

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

Nestled on Polden Street in the charming town of Bridgwater, this delightful mid-terrace house offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With three well-proportioned bedrooms, this property is ideal for families or those seeking extra space.

One of the standout features of this home is its prime location, just a short stroll from the town centre and the train station, making it an excellent choice for commuters and those who enjoy the vibrancy of town life. The nearby amenities provide a variety of shops, cafes, and services, ensuring that everything you need is within easy reach.

Entrance Hall - Front door into entrance hall, stairs to first floor with storage under, radiator.

Downstairs Wc - Obscure double glazed window to front, radiator, low level w/c, radiator, pedestal wash hand basin.

Kitchen/Breakfast Area - 4.47m x 1.93m (14'8 x 6'4) - Double glazed window to the front. range of wall & base units with rolltop work surface over, wall mounted boiler, gas hob with extractor over, built in with electric oven, space & plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge / freezer, radiator.

Lounge - 4.67m x 4.06m (15'4 x 13'4) - Double glazed patio doors leading out to the rear garden, radiator.

Landing - Storage cupboard.

Bedroom 1 - 4.06m x 3.18m (13'4 x 10'5) - Double glazed window to front, radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 3.99m x 2.36m (13'1 x 7'9) - Double glazed window to rear, radiator, loft access.

Bedroom 3 - 3.40m x 1.68m (11'2 x 5'6) - Double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Family Bathroom - 2.01m x 1.96m (6'7 x 6'5) - Panel bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w/c radiator.

Rear Elevation -

Garden - Enclosed rear garden.

Parking -

Description - Nestled on Polden Street in the charming town of Bridgwater, this delightful mid-terrace house offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With three well-proportioned bedrooms, this property is ideal for families or those seeking extra space.

One of the standout features of this home is its prime location, just a short stroll from the town centre and the train station, making it an excellent choice for commuters and those who enjoy the vibrancy of town life. The nearby amenities provide a variety of shops, cafes, and services, ensuring that everything you need is within easy reach.

Material Information... - Additional information not previously mentioned
•Mains electric & gas.
•Water metered.
•Gas Central Heating.
•Mains sewage.
•No flooding in the last 5 years.
•Broadband and Mobile signal or coverage in the area.

For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area, we recommend potential buyers to use the
Ofcom checkers below:
checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage
checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage

Flood Information:
flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk/location

Listed by

Bridgwater

The Property Group (2010) Ltd

Reference: 87244305

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/02/2023

Expiry date: 06/02/2033

Current heating cost: £678/year

Potential heating cost: £678/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

2PoldenCourt-High (1).jpg

2PoldenCourt-High (1).jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/01/2026 (6 months ago) £192,000

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
33 DEVONSHIRE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5EP £185,000 15/12/2025 Terraced
24 GORDON TERRACE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5JP £170,250 03/12/2025 Terraced
87 WELLINGTON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5HA £187,500 07/11/2025 Terraced
Same street 46 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5EN £112,500 28/07/2025 Terraced
Same street 52 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5EN £160,000 03/07/2025 Terraced
49 WELLINGTON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5EY £158,095 20/12/2023 Terraced
1 GORDON TERRACE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5JP £200,000 01/12/2023 Terraced
54 DEVONSHIRE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5ES £205,000 01/12/2023 Terraced
Same street 20 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5EN £162,000 13/11/2023 Terraced
98 WELLINGTON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5HA £150,000 19/10/2023 Terraced
53 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5EL £140,000 29/09/2023 Terraced
110 ST JOHN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5HZ £125,000 11/08/2023 Terraced
10 EDWARD STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5EU £112,000 26/07/2023 Terraced
53 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5EL £117,000 03/07/2023 Terraced
1 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5EL £150,000 30/05/2023 Terraced
76 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5EW £165,000 05/04/2023 Terraced
78 BARCLAY STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5HP £165,000 06/03/2023 Terraced
44 CRANLEIGH GARDENS, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 5JS £195,000 28/12/2022 Terraced
79 ST JOHN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5HX £160,000 20/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 34 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 5EN £127,500 12/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 34 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 5EN £127,500 12/12/2022 Flat
72 WELLINGTON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 5EZ £160,000 09/12/2022 Terraced
12 CHURCH STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 5AS £230,000 07/10/2022 Terraced
21 GORDON TERRACE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5JP £222,500 05/10/2022 Terraced
28 GORDON TERRACE, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 5JP £213,000 26/08/2022 Terraced
Same street 28 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 5EN £142,000 20/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 42 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 5EN £120,000 06/01/2022 Terraced
Same street POLDEN COURT 4 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 5EN £190,000 30/11/2021 Terraced
Same street 2 POLDEN STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 5EN £172,500 17/11/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £146,000 (9 sales)

Area average: £170,517 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.8%
10y growth 49.5%

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

1y (index) 2.2%
5y (index) 16.8%
10y (index) 38.5%

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 Taunton & West Somerset: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

2 Polden Court

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bay 5 0.2 miles
Train station Bridgwater 0.2 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop We Buy Any Car 0.2 miles
Shop Argos 0.3 miles
Hospital Bridgwater Community Hospital 1.2 miles
Train station Westonzoyland 3.4 miles
Hospital Unknown 6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 219
Anti-social behaviour 106
Shoplifting 82
Criminal damage and arson 42
Public order 36
Other theft 19
Burglary 13
Other crime 11
Drugs 9
Vehicle crime 9
Robbery 8
Bicycle theft 6
Possession of weapons 3
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 564

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Eastover Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 18 Dec 2017
The Bridge School Sedgemoor Other 0.2 miles Good — 24 Oct 2014
Bridgwater and Taunton College Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Northgate Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 7 Apr 2022
Bridgwater College Academy Other 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 28 Jun 2023

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Cranleigh Gardens, TA6 £1,300/mo 3 0.11 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Cavalier Close, TA6 £1,650/mo 3 0.83 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,475/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.76%
Max investor price (0.8%) £184,375
Target investor price (1%) £147,500
Gross yield 9.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 11×
Monthly cashflow £535/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 11.4%
  • 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).