Sold STC Terraced

13 WEST VIEW

TAUNTON, CREECH ST MICHAEL, SOMERSET TA3 5QP

3 beds 1 baths 64 m² Listed 1 Oct 2025 (-294d)

£215,000

Reduced on 13 Oct 2025

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# 3 bedroom terraced bungalow for sale (TA3 5QP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 13 WEST VIEW, TAUNTON, CREECH ST MICHAEL, SOMERSET TA3 5QP |
| Price | £215,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £200,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 12/05/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £878/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7635-2325-4500-0027-0296)

## Description

Situated in the village of **Creech St. Michael**, you’ll enjoy a friendly community atmosphere with easy access to a local shop/post office, schools, and transport links. Taunton town centre with it's wide variety of shops and restaurants, as well as a mainline railway station are within easy reach, as is the M5 Motorway, making this a convenient yet tranquil setting to live.

The extended accommodation briefly comprises an entrance porch to small hall, living room with dual aspect, kitchen with a utility area off, rear entrance porch, principal bedroom with a wash hand basin, two further bedrooms (one could be used as separate dining room) and a refitted shower room. The property boasts a large rear garden, offering a mix of lawn and patio space — perfect for outdoor dining, gardening enthusiasts, or simply enjoying the sunshine. There are a range of timber sheds and a garage, and there is a garage in a nearby block for secure storage or parking.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/167663402/884606) - All

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/167663402/884608) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 6 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11265077
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/10/2015
- **Work Completed:** 08/10/2015
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #9114131
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/10/2012
- **Work Completed:** 28/09/2012
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #8035427
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/03/2011
- **Work Completed:** 03/02/2011
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #7350911
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/05/2010
- **Work Completed:** 06/04/2010
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #7064536
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/01/2010
- **Work Completed:** 10/12/2009
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2350762
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/12/2004
- **Work Completed:** 03/12/2004
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £200,000 | 16/02/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 7 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £180,000 | 18/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 1 HOLLY TREE TERRACE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QH | £250,000 | 11/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QU | £225,000 | 20/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 65 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QX | £225,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 16 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £190,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £190,000 | 18/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 44 LEIGHTON DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DW | £96,500 | 27/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 21 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QU | £255,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 74 LEIGHTON DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DW | £256,500 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 ALEXANDER CLOSE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DY | £255,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 67 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QX | £235,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 13 COOKS CLOSE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5EA | £235,000 | 24/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 10 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £230,000 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 29 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £325,200 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| 18 HOPKINS FIELD, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5FE | £240,000 | 01/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 39 ARUNDELLS WAY, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QT | £260,000 | 07/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 HOLLY TREE TERRACE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QH | £215,000 | 17/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QU | £270,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 ALEXANDER CLOSE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DY | £150,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £223,040 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £226,286 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £265,864 (11 Terraced, TA3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.1%

## 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):** £848/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Beacon Close, TA2 | £1,375/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,375/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £171,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £137,500

*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 £1,375/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £366/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7%

*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:** £3,359/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -12.6%
- **10y growth:** 71.4%

## 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

64 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£200,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,359/m²

Local average

£265,864 (-19.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,985 of 33,755)

Street crime

25 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

An extended end of terrace bungalow in the popular village of Creech St. Michael
No onward chain
Close to a wide range of village amenities
Good sized enclosed rear garden
Garage in a block closeby
Three bedrooms
Living room
Kitchen and utility area
Refitted bathroom

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Nestled in the heart of the ever-popular village of Creech St. Michael, this delightful three-bedroom end of terrace bungalow presents an ideal opportunity for those seeking comfort, convenience, and a peaceful lifestyle. Offering single-level living with a surprisingly generous garden, this charming property is perfect for families, downsizers, or anyone looking for a well-maintained home with room to grow.

Situated in the village of Creech St. Michael, you’ll enjoy a friendly community atmosphere with easy access to a local shop/post office, schools, and transport links. Taunton town centre with it's wide variety of shops and restaurants, as well as a mainline railway station are within easy reach, as is the M5 Motorway, making this a convenient yet tranquil setting to live.

The extended accommodation briefly comprises an entrance porch to small hall, living room with dual aspect, kitchen with a utility area off, rear entrance porch, principal bedroom with a wash hand basin, two further bedrooms (one could be used as separate dining room) and a refitted shower room. The property boasts a large rear garden, offering a mix of lawn and patio space — perfect for outdoor dining, gardening enthusiasts, or simply enjoying the sunshine. There are a range of timber sheds and a garage, and there is a garage in a nearby block for secure storage or parking.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Taunton

Ware & Co

Reference: 167663402

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 13/05/2025

Expiry date: 12/05/2035

Current heating cost: £878/year

Potential heating cost: £741/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
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

All

EPC Graphs

Certificate Issued: 27/12/2004

Work Completed: 03/12/2004

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	16/02/2026 (5 months ago)	£200,000	—

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
Same street 7 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP	£180,000	18/02/2025	Terraced
1 HOLLY TREE TERRACE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QH	£250,000	11/12/2023	Terraced
3 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QU	£225,000	20/11/2023	Terraced
65 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QX	£225,000	20/10/2023	Terraced
Same street 16 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP	£190,000	11/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 21 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP	£190,000	18/05/2023	Terraced
44 LEIGHTON DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DW	£96,500	27/01/2023	Terraced
21 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QU	£255,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
74 LEIGHTON DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DW	£256,500	20/12/2022	Terraced
9 ALEXANDER CLOSE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DY	£255,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
67 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QX	£235,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
13 COOKS CLOSE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5EA	£235,000	24/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 10 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP	£230,000	17/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 29 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP	£325,200	16/11/2022	Detached
18 HOPKINS FIELD, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5FE	£240,000	01/09/2022	Terraced
39 ARUNDELLS WAY, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QT	£260,000	07/06/2022	Terraced
2 HOLLY TREE TERRACE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QH	£215,000	17/03/2022	Terraced
1 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QU	£270,000	11/02/2022	Terraced
7 ALEXANDER CLOSE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DY	£150,000	30/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £223,040 (5 sales)

Area average: £226,286 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -12.6%

10y growth 71.4%

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 £1,111/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: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TA3 5QP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Arundells Way opp	0.1 miles
Shop	Argos	1.0 miles
Shop	K&B Motors	1.4 miles
Train station	Taunton	2.7 miles
Train station	Norton Fitzwarren	5.0 miles
Hospital	Wellesley Hospital	7.9 miles
Hospital	Wellington Community Hospital	8.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	15
Anti-social behaviour	3
Criminal damage and arson	3
Other crime	2
Other theft	2
Total incidents	25

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
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.0 miles	Good — 18 May 2016
Cambian Somerset School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 18 May 2022
Ruishton Church of England School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 8 May 2023
West Monkton Church of England School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 11 Jul 2014
Monkton Wood Academy	Secondary	1.1 miles	Inadequate — 24 May 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 End Terrace, Beacon Close, TA2	£1,375/mo	3	0.81 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,375/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.64%

Max investor price (0.8%) £171,875

Target investor price (1%) £137,500

Gross yield 7.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13×

Monthly cashflow £366/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 7%

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).