What kind of home is 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB?

7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB?

The current EPC rating for 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB?

7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BS34 5SB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB use?

The latest EPC at 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB?

7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB in?

7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB sits in Patchway, Bristol, Bristol. It falls within the BS34 postcode district.

Is 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB?

The closest primary school to 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB is Callicroft Primary School (394m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Patchway Community School (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB?

The closest bus stop to 7 Birch Close, BS34 5SB is Sycamore Drive, 60m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Birch Close, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5SB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Birch Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

7 Birch Close is a mid-terrace house in Patchway, Bristol, Bristol (BS34 5SB). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2013

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromE48toD61

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Birch Close, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Birch Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Birch Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS34 5SB: £224,400 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in BS34 5SB

On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 7 Birch Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bristol district page.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sycamore Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Callicroft Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS34 5SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS34 5SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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