Sold STC Terraced

8 STEPHEN STREET

TAUNTON, SOMERSET TA1 1LD

2 beds 97 m² Listed 13 Sep 2021 (-1783d)

£200,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET TA1 1LD |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £210,000 Oct 2021 |

## Description

This property includes:**01 - Living/Dining Room**

8.36m x 4.59m (38.4 sqm) - 27' 5" x 15' 1" (413 sqft)

**02 - Kitchen**

3.41m x 2.39m (8.1 sqm) - 11' 2" x 7' 10" (87 sqft)

**03 - Utility Room**

2.52m x 1.57m (3.9 sqm) - 8' 3" x 5' 1" (42 sqft)

**04 - Showroom**

2.52m x 0.84m (2.1 sqm) - 8' 3" x 2' 9" (22 sqft)

**05 - Bedroom (Double)**

4.63m x 3.77m (17.4 sqm) - 15' 2" x 12' 4" (188 sqft)

**06 - Bedroom (Double)**

3.63m x 2.97m (10.7 sqm) - 11' 10" x 9' 8" (116 sqft)

**07 - Bathroom**

3.38m x 2.38m (8 sqm) - 11' 1" x 7' 9" (86 sqft)

Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

Additional Information:

**Victorian Terrace **

**Two Double Bedrooms**

**First floor bathroom and ground floor Shower room**

**Large open plan living**

**South Facing Garden **

**Council Tax: **

Band B

**Marketed by EweMove Sales & Lettings (Taunton) - Property Reference 40551**

## Property Photos

- ![View of Property at Front](/listings/photos/113419460/409392) - View of Property at Front
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/113419460/409394) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/113419460/409396) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/113419460/409398) - Living Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/113419460/409400) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/113419460/409402) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/113419460/409403) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom 1 (Double)](/listings/photos/113419460/409405) - Bedroom 1 (Double)
- ![Bedroom 2 (Double)](/listings/photos/113419460/409406) - Bedroom 2 (Double)
- ![Bathroom 1](/listings/photos/113419460/409407) - Bathroom 1
- ![Garden at Back](/listings/photos/113419460/409408) - Garden at Back
- ![Garden at Back](/listings/photos/113419460/409409) - Garden at Back
- ![Garden at Back](/listings/photos/113419460/409410) - Garden at Back

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 3D (Ground Floor)](/listings/photos/113419460/409411) - Floorplan 3D (Ground Floor)
- ![Floorplan 3D (First Floor)](/listings/photos/113419460/409412) - Floorplan 3D (First Floor)
- ![Floorplan 2D](/listings/photos/113419460/409413) - Floorplan 2D

## 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD | £210,000 | 11/10/2021 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 EASTBOURNE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1ST | £150,000 | 20/01/2026 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 6 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD | £220,480 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 87 WINCHESTER STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QE | £240,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 17 CRANMER ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1YE | £288,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 21 EASTBOURNE GATE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SZ | £178,500 | 18/07/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 28 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD | £235,000 | 07/06/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 5 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD | £205,000 | 29/01/2024 | Terraced |
| 44 WINCHESTER STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QG | £205,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 81 WINCHESTER STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QE | £243,906 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD | £205,000 | 13/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 109 ST AUGUSTINE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QL | £257,500 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 GYFFARDE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1JX | £189,950 | 26/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 EASTBOURNE GATE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SZ | £193,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 EASTBOURNE GATE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SZ | £126,000 | 21/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD | £145,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 EASTBOURNE TERRACE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SX | £230,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 EASTBOURNE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1ST | £225,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 22 WINCHESTER STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QQ | £219,500 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 CANON STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SN | £205,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 24 EASTBOURNE GATE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SZ | £195,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 CRANMER ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1YE | £267,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 EASTBOURNE GATE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SZ | £212,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 65 WINCHESTER STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QF | £245,000 | 21/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 CANON STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SW | £220,000 | 24/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] GYFFARDE COURT 4 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD | £107,500 | 31/01/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 30 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD | £217,000 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] GYFFARDE COURT 2 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD | £150,000 | 20/08/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £191,426 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £211,768 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £255,459 (58 Terraced, TA1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -21.7%

## 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

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Middle St, TA1 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, East Reach, TA1 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Cunningham Court, TA1 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Waterside House, TA1 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,088/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £115,000

*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 £1,150/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £222/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.6%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 33.4%
- **10y growth:** 46.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South West; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 41.6%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

97 m²

Last sold

£210,000 Oct 2021

Local average

£255,459 (-21.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,711 of 33,755)

Street crime

524 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

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Close to Excellent Local Transport Links
Close to Excellent Local Amenities
Excellent Commuter Links

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This spacious Victorian terrace is ideally located for quick and easy access to the town centre and Train Station. Internally the property offers an open plan living/dining room making for impressive living space, beyond which is the kitchen, utility and shower room. To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms and a large family bathroom with corner bath and separate shower. To the rear of the property is a fully enclosed, south facing garden. Permit parking is available to the roadside. The property is offered to the market with no onward chain and an early viewing is highly recommended.

This property includes:01 - Living/Dining Room

8.36m x 4.59m (38.4 sqm) - 27' 5" x 15' 1" (413 sqft)

02 - Kitchen

3.41m x 2.39m (8.1 sqm) - 11' 2" x 7' 10" (87 sqft)

03 - Utility Room

2.52m x 1.57m (3.9 sqm) - 8' 3" x 5' 1" (42 sqft)

04 - Showroom

2.52m x 0.84m (2.1 sqm) - 8' 3" x 2' 9" (22 sqft)

05 - Bedroom (Double)

4.63m x 3.77m (17.4 sqm) - 15' 2" x 12' 4" (188 sqft)

06 - Bedroom (Double)

3.63m x 2.97m (10.7 sqm) - 11' 10" x 9' 8" (116 sqft)

07 - Bathroom

3.38m x 2.38m (8 sqm) - 11' 1" x 7' 9" (86 sqft)

Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

Additional Information:
Victorian Terrace
Two Double Bedrooms
First floor bathroom and ground floor Shower room
Large open plan living
South Facing Garden
Council Tax:

Band B

Marketed by EweMove Sales & Lettings (Taunton) - Property Reference 40551

Listed by

Covering South West England

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 113419460

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 3D (Ground Floor)

Floorplan 3D (First Floor)

Floorplan 2D

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/10/2021 (4 years ago)	£210,000	—

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
3 EASTBOURNE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1ST	£150,000	20/01/2026	Terraced
Same street 6 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD	£220,480	12/12/2025	Terraced
87 WINCHESTER STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QE	£240,000	21/11/2025	Terraced
17 CRANMER ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1YE	£288,000	21/11/2025	Terraced
21 EASTBOURNE GATE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SZ	£178,500	18/07/2025	Terraced
Same street 28 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD	£235,000	07/06/2024	Terraced
Same street 5 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD	£205,000	29/01/2024	Terraced
44 WINCHESTER STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QG	£205,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
81 WINCHESTER STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QE	£243,906	27/10/2023	Terraced
Same street 4 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD	£205,000	13/10/2023	Terraced
109 ST AUGUSTINE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QL	£257,500	28/07/2023	Terraced
4 GYFFARDE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1JX	£189,950	26/07/2023	Terraced
10 EASTBOURNE GATE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SZ	£193,000	30/06/2023	Terraced
6 EASTBOURNE GATE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SZ	£126,000	21/03/2023	Terraced
24 EASTGATE GARDENS, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1RD	£145,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
17 EASTBOURNE TERRACE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SX	£230,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
16 EASTBOURNE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1ST	£225,000	30/11/2022	Terraced
22 WINCHESTER STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QQ	£219,500	04/11/2022	Terraced
2 CANON STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SN	£205,000	31/10/2022	Terraced
24 EASTBOURNE GATE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SZ	£195,000	28/10/2022	Terraced
14 CRANMER ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1YE	£267,000	28/10/2022	Terraced
10 EASTBOURNE GATE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SZ	£212,000	23/09/2022	Terraced
65 WINCHESTER STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1QF	£245,000	21/09/2022	Terraced
19 CANON STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SW	£220,000	24/08/2022	Terraced
Same street GYFFARDE COURT 4 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD	£107,500	31/01/2022	Flat
Same street 30 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD	£217,000	05/11/2021	Terraced
Same street GYFFARDE COURT 2 STEPHEN STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1LD	£150,000	20/08/2021	Flat

Street average: £191,426 (7 sales)

Area average: £211,768 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 33.4%

10y growth 46.1%

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

1y (index) 5.5%

5y (index) 16.1%

10y (index) 41.6%

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	171
Anti-social behaviour	119
Shoplifting	101
Criminal damage and arson	29
Public order	25
Other theft	20
Burglary	19
Vehicle crime	13
Bicycle theft	8
Robbery	8
Other crime	4
Drugs	3
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	524

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

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
2 Bed End Terrace, Middle St, TA1	£1,200/mo	2	0.14 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, East Reach, TA1	£850/mo	2	0.29 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Cunningham Court, TA1	£1,100/mo	2	0.36 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Waterside House, TA1	£1,200/mo	2	0.39 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,088/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.58%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,750

Target investor price (1%) £115,000

Gross yield 6.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14.5×

Monthly cashflow £222/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 4.6%

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).