Our Data Sources
Backways Cottage, Taunton has 41 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in June 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2018.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For Backways Cottage, Taunton, we estimate a market value of £529,910 and a rental value of £2,198 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £469,349 and £1,946 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for Backways Cottage, Taunton as measuring 480 m2.
That makes it the 6th largest plot in the postcode, where 16 of the 27 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
Backways Cottage, Taunton has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Jan 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (oil).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of Backways Cottage, Taunton completed on 28th June 2021 at £595,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 4 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 12.7% over the period since June 2021.
- Sold Jun 2021£595,000
- Sold Apr 2014£395,000
- Sold Dec 2001£265,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2009 38 properties similar to Backways Cottage, Taunton have sold within a radius of 4.1 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 5th March 2026, was 1, Archers Grove, Taunton, TA4 3AJ, a freehold house which sold for £536,000.
Read more about house prices in TA4.
- Sold Mar 2026£536,000 | 4 Bed House1, Archers Grove, Taunton, TA4 3AJ1, Archers Grove, Taunton, TA4 3AJ
- Sold Aug 2025£480,000 | 4 Bed House32, Robert Street, Taunton, TA4 4QL32, Robert Street, Taunton, TA4 4QL
- Sold Jan 2025£575,000 | 5 Bed House42, Tower Hill, Taunton, TA4 4NU42, Tower Hill, Taunton, TA4 4NU
- Sold Dec 2024£520,000 | 5 Bed House17A, North Road, Taunton, TA4 4SN17A, North Road, Taunton, TA4 4SN
- Sold Mar 2024£440,000 | 5 Bed HouseFoundry House, Watchet, TA23 0RGFoundry House, Watchet, TA23 0RG
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £493,214, ranging from £262,493 to £941,377.
- The Little House
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £315,047
- Bay Cottage
3 Bed House | 37 m | Est. Value: £341,211
- Half Moon Cottage
4 Bed House | 46 m | Est. Value: £451,987
- Brook Green
5 Bed House | 54 m | Est. Value: £488,429
- Selvre Cottage
3 Bed House | 58 m | Est. Value: £351,827
Location Comparison
Of the 61 addresses on Monksilver, Taunton, TA4, Backways Cottage, Taunton comes out as the 13th largest and the 25th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £139k more expensive than the average property across the TA4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Stogumber CofE Primary School2.7 km away
- St Peter's Church of England First School4.2 km away
- Old Cleeve Church of England First School4.6 km away
- Kingsmead Academy10.1 km away
- West Somerset College12.1 km away
- Brymore Academy17.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Taunton|19.5 km away
- Bridgwater|23.4 km away
- Tiverton Parkway|23.7 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated High, based on Environment Agency data.
