The Laurels, Chard
The Laurels, Chard
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, The Laurels, Chard is a period freehold house with 1,076 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 2,480 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for The Laurels, Chard is £504,429 and the estimated rental value is £1,521 per month.
Whitegate, Forton, Chard, TA20 is located within the TA20 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Laurels, Chard has a single entry in the Land Registry from July 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If The Laurels, Chard is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £529,651 and a rental value of £1,597 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £469,119 and a rental value of £1,414 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of The Laurels, Chard has risen by £5,624 (1.1%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £60 per month (4.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, The Laurels, Chard sits on a plot of 2,480 m2.
We have plot size data on 3 out of 4 other houses in the postcode and The Laurels, Chard sits on the 3rd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
The Laurels, Chard has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Dec 2019.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, The Laurels, Chard was last sold on 12th July 2012 for £295,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since July 2012, the market for similar properties has risen by 43.9%.
- Sold Jul 2012£295,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to The Laurels, Chard within a radius of 2.6 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is The Granary, Whatley, Chard, TA20 4JS, a freehold house which sold for £495,000 on the 9th March 2023.
Read more about house prices in TA20.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
More reading links
Location Comparison
Whitegate, Forton, Chard, TA20 has a total of 26 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, The Laurels, Chard is the 19th largest and the 14th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £212k more expensive than the average property in TA20.
More reading links
Schools Nearby
- 2.4kmTatworth Primary School
- 2.5kmWinsham Primary School
- 3.0kmAvishayes Community Primary School
- 3.7kmHolyrood Academy
- 9.3kmAxe Valley Academy
- 10.5kmWadham School
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to The Laurels, Chard is Axminster station, which is 10.1 kilometres away.
- 10.1kmAxminster
- 10.5kmCrewkerne
- 19.4kmHoniton
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
