Sold STC Flat

14 DUKE STREET

BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET TA6 3TG

2 beds 66 m² Listed 5 Aug 2022 (-1405d)

£143,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (TA6 3TG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET TA6 3TG |
| Price | £143,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £138,000 Jul 2023 |

## Description

The apartment offers well proportioned accommodation briefly comprising; Entrance Hall, Lounge/Diner with feature electric fireplace, modern fitted Kitchen with integrated cooker & hob, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, second double Bedroom & Family Bathroom with modern white suite. UPVC double glazed windows are provided throughout together with electric heating whilst outside the property benefits from a garage with off road parking in front. Early internal inspection is thoroughly recommended to avoid disappointment.

ACCOMMODATION

Main entrance door with security entry phone system to:

COMMUNITY ENTRANCE HALL    Stairs rising to second floor & Personal door to No:14

ENTRANCE HALL    Intercom handset. Electric consumer unit. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with immersion heater & shelving. Night storage heater. Smoke detector. Hatch to felted & insulated roof space.

LOUNGE/DINER    17’10” x 12’2” Dual aspect room with windows to front & rear. Feature electric fireplace with tiled effect hearth, ornate timber surround & mantle over. TV aerial points. Night storage heater.

KITCHEN    10’5” x 6’4”  Window to side. Well equipped with modern matching floor & wall mounted cupboard units with single stainless steel sink drainer unit inset into rolled edge worksurfaces with ceramic tiled surround. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tall fridge/freezer. Integrated electric oven/grill unit with four ring halogen hob inset into worktop over. Extractor hood incorporating lighting above. Electric panel radiator. Further extractor unit.

MASTER BEDROOM    12’11” x 9’6” plus door recess with door to built-in wardrobe with hanging rail. Dual aspect room with windows to front & side. Electric panel radiator. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM    Window to front. White suite comprising close couple WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Corner glazed shower cubicle, fully tiled with mains fed thermostatically controlled shower unit. Electric panel radiator. Extractor unit.

BEDROOM 2    12’11” x 8’1” Window to side. Electric panel radiator.

BATHROOM    Window to rear. Modern white suite comprising panel sided bath unit with tiled splashback. Close coupled WC & vanity style sink unit with storage cupboard below & work surface over with tiled surround. Wall mounted electric towel radiator.

OUTSIDE    The property is provided with a garage with an up & over door & parking space in front accessed via an archway under the coach house & a communal bin storage area.

TENURE    Leasehold – 999 Year lease which commenced 1st January 2000. Ground Rent & Service Charge Approximately £1111 per annum.

Viewing By appointment with the vendors’ agents Messrs Charles Dickens, who will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.

Services  Mains electricity, water & drainage.

Council Tax  Band A

Energy Rating C 69

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/125763698/206085) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £138,000 | 12/07/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 39 COUNTESS AVENUE, CHILTON TRINITY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TJ | £170,000 | 24/10/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 46 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £156,500 | 21/06/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] 27 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £246,500 | 16/04/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 52 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £127,500 | 15/03/2024 | Flat |
| 31 CARLTON DRIVE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TL | £120,000 | 19/12/2023 | Flat |
| 92 MEADOWLANDS AVENUE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3UA | £166,000 | 07/12/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 68 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £140,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| 14 COUNTESS AVENUE, CHILTON TRINITY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TJ | £172,500 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 64 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £224,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 54 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £139,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat |
| 39 CAVALIER CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3WF | £130,000 | 25/10/2023 | Flat |
| 56 MEADOWLANDS AVENUE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3UA | £135,000 | 03/05/2023 | Flat |
| 25 CAVALIER CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3WF | £132,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] COACH HOUSE, 33 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £161,250 | 17/03/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 62 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £247,000 | 13/02/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £148,000 | 08/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 30 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £142,500 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 17 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £145,000 | 17/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 46 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £160,000 | 11/11/2022 | Flat |
| 1 COUNTESS AVENUE, CHILTON TRINITY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TJ | £145,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| 14 CRUSADER CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3UY | £135,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 12 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £145,000 | 27/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 90 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £145,000 | 02/09/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 56 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £169,000 | 21/07/2022 | Flat |
| 45 COUNTESS AVENUE, CHILTON TRINITY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TJ | £124,950 | 24/06/2022 | Flat |
| 42 LORDS WAY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3SF | £115,000 | 25/02/2022 | Flat |
| 8 LORDS WAY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3SF | £130,000 | 23/02/2022 | Flat |
| 27 TRINITY WAY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3UX | £135,000 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| 47 COACH HOUSE DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £165,000 | 04/02/2022 | Flat |
| 23 COUNTESS AVENUE, CHILTON TRINITY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TJ | £118,750 | 31/01/2022 | Flat |
| 37 LORDS WAY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3SF | £109,950 | 06/01/2022 | Flat |
| 17 CRUSADER CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3UY | £122,000 | 19/11/2021 | Flat |
| 68 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG | £129,950 | 04/11/2021 | Flat |
| 49 LORDS WAY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3SF | £128,000 | 01/10/2021 | Flat |
| 18 VISCOUNT SQUARE, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TZ | £134,500 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £166,417 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £135,930 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £146,240 (15 Flat, TA6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -2.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,108/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,231/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,354/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.86% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £153,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,100

*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:** 29.8%
- **10y growth:** 37.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -7%
- **5y growth (index):** -0.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 17.8%

## 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

66 m²

Last sold

£138,000 Jul 2023

Local average

£146,240 (-2.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,069 of 33,755)

Street crime

301 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A SPACIOUS & MODERN SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT
TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS WITH EN-SUITE TO MASTER
GOOD SIZE LOUNGE/DINER
MODERN FITTED KITCHEN WITH INTEGRATED COOKER & HOB
UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING & ECONOMY 7 HEATING
GARAGE & OFF ROAD PARKING
IDEAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
NO CHAIN

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

A well presented and spacious modern second floor flat situated in a purpose built three storey building forming part of a well established residential development located off the Northern Distributor road on the north west outskirts of the town & within approximately 1 mile of the town centre where numerous shopping facilities & amenities are available. Built approximately 19 years ago the property provides an ideal first time buyers / investment opportunity with the opportunity of vacant possession or tenants in situ and a current monthly rental income of £575 pcm.

The apartment offers well proportioned accommodation briefly comprising; Entrance Hall, Lounge/Diner with feature electric fireplace, modern fitted Kitchen with integrated cooker & hob, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, second double Bedroom & Family Bathroom with modern white suite. UPVC double glazed windows are provided throughout together with electric heating whilst outside the property benefits from a garage with off road parking in front. Early internal inspection is thoroughly recommended to avoid disappointment.

ACCOMMODATION

Main entrance door with security entry phone system to:

COMMUNITY ENTRANCE HALL    Stairs rising to second floor & Personal door to No:14

ENTRANCE HALL    Intercom handset. Electric consumer unit. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with immersion heater & shelving. Night storage heater. Smoke detector. Hatch to felted & insulated roof space.

LOUNGE/DINER    17’10” x 12’2” Dual aspect room with windows to front & rear. Feature electric fireplace with tiled effect hearth, ornate timber surround & mantle over. TV aerial points. Night storage heater.

KITCHEN    10’5” x 6’4” Window to side. Well equipped with modern matching floor & wall mounted cupboard units with single stainless steel sink drainer unit inset into rolled edge worksurfaces with ceramic tiled surround. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tall fridge/freezer. Integrated electric oven/grill unit with four ring halogen hob inset into worktop over. Extractor hood incorporating lighting above. Electric panel radiator. Further extractor unit.

MASTER BEDROOM    12’11” x 9’6” plus door recess with door to built-in wardrobe with hanging rail. Dual aspect room with windows to front & side. Electric panel radiator. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM    Window to front. White suite comprising close couple WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Corner glazed shower cubicle, fully tiled with mains fed thermostatically controlled shower unit. Electric panel radiator. Extractor unit.

BEDROOM 2    12’11” x 8’1” Window to side. Electric panel radiator.

BATHROOM    Window to rear. Modern white suite comprising panel sided bath unit with tiled splashback. Close coupled WC & vanity style sink unit with storage cupboard below & work surface over with tiled surround. Wall mounted electric towel radiator.

OUTSIDE    The property is provided with a garage with an up & over door & parking space in front accessed via an archway under the coach house & a communal bin storage area.

TENURE    Leasehold – 999 Year lease which commenced 1st January 2000. Ground Rent & Service Charge Approximately £1111 per annum.

Viewing By appointment with the vendors’ agents Messrs Charles Dickens, who will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.

Services Mains electricity, water & drainage.

Council Tax Band A

Energy Rating C 69

Listed by

Bridgwater

Charles Dickens Estate Agents

Reference: 125763698

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/07/2023 (2 years ago)	£138,000	—

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
39 COUNTESS AVENUE, CHILTON TRINITY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TJ	£170,000	24/10/2025	Flat
Same street 46 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£156,500	21/06/2024	Flat
Same street 27 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£246,500	16/04/2024	Terraced
Same street 52 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£127,500	15/03/2024	Flat
31 CARLTON DRIVE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TL	£120,000	19/12/2023	Flat
92 MEADOWLANDS AVENUE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3UA	£166,000	07/12/2023	Flat
Same street 68 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£140,000	24/11/2023	Flat
14 COUNTESS AVENUE, CHILTON TRINITY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TJ	£172,500	24/11/2023	Flat
Same street 64 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£224,000	31/10/2023	Flat
Same street 54 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£139,000	27/10/2023	Flat
39 CAVALIER CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3WF	£130,000	25/10/2023	Flat
56 MEADOWLANDS AVENUE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3UA	£135,000	03/05/2023	Flat
25 CAVALIER CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3WF	£132,000	28/04/2023	Flat
Same street COACH HOUSE, 33 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£161,250	17/03/2023	Other
Same street 62 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£247,000	13/02/2023	Terraced
Same street 8 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£148,000	08/12/2022	Flat
Same street 30 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£142,500	18/11/2022	Flat
Same street 17 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£145,000	17/11/2022	Flat
Same street 46 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£160,000	11/11/2022	Flat
1 COUNTESS AVENUE, CHILTON TRINITY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TJ	£145,000	28/10/2022	Flat
14 CRUSADER CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3UY	£135,000	28/10/2022	Flat
Same street 12 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£145,000	27/09/2022	Flat
Same street 90 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£145,000	02/09/2022	Other
Same street 56 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£169,000	21/07/2022	Flat
45 COUNTESS AVENUE, CHILTON TRINITY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TJ	£124,950	24/06/2022	Flat
42 LORDS WAY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3SF	£115,000	25/02/2022	Flat
8 LORDS WAY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3SF	£130,000	23/02/2022	Flat
27 TRINITY WAY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3UX	£135,000	21/02/2022	Flat
47 COACH HOUSE DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£165,000	04/02/2022	Flat
23 COUNTESS AVENUE, CHILTON TRINITY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TJ	£118,750	31/01/2022	Flat
37 LORDS WAY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3SF	£109,950	06/01/2022	Flat
17 CRUSADER CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3UY	£122,000	19/11/2021	Flat
68 DUKE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TG	£129,950	04/11/2021	Flat
49 LORDS WAY, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3SF	£128,000	01/10/2021	Flat
18 VISCOUNT SQUARE, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA6 3TZ	£134,500	24/09/2021	Flat

Street average: £166,417 (15 sales)

Area average: £135,930 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 29.8%

10y growth 37.2%

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

1y (index) -7%

5y (index) -0.2%

10y (index) 17.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,108/mo

Realistic £1,231/mo

Optimistic £1,354/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → South West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Taunton & West Somerset: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Feversham Avenue (S bound)	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Feversham Avenue (N bound)	0.1 miles
Shop	Wembdon Motors	0.2 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.3 miles
Train station	Bridgwater	1.1 miles
Hospital	Bridgwater Community Hospital	1.7 miles
Train station	Westonzoyland	4.4 miles
Hospital	Unknown	6.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	102
Anti-social behaviour	59
Shoplifting	46
Criminal damage and arson	21
Public order	18
Other theft	13
Robbery	11
Vehicle crime	9
Other crime	7
Burglary	6
Bicycle theft	5
Theft from the person	2
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	301

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Chilton Trinity School	Secondary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Northgate Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 7 Apr 2022
Wembdon St George's Church School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 14 Feb 2022
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 29 Mar 2022
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 7 Nov 2019

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.86%

Max investor price (0.8%) £153,875

Target investor price (1%) £123,100

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).