What type of property is 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR?

1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR last change hands?

1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR last sold for £905,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £540,000 in March 2005, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2005 and November 2020, 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR rose from £540,000 to £905,000, a change of £365,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR?

1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (1,938 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR?

1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR located?

1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR sits in Chaldon, Caterham, Caterham. It falls within the CR3 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR?

Police records around 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (61% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR?

The closest primary school to 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR is St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School (869m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is de Stafford School (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Birchcroft Close, CR3 5DR is Chaldon Common Road, 389m away. The nearest rail option is Caterham Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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1 Birchcroft Close, Chaldon, Caterham, CR3 5DR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

180 m²

1938 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Birchcroft Close

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

1 Birchcroft Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Chaldon, Caterham, Caterham (CR3 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (around 1938 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2005–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Sold November 2020 for £905,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

86%9%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birchcroft Close, Chaldon, Caterham, CR3 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Birchcroft Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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Current estimate

£985,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£905,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

3 November 2020Most recent
£905,000
+67.6%over 15 years
30 March 2005
£540,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CR3 5DR: £508,500 (2006–2000).

Nearby sales in CR3 5DR

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Caterham report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Chaldon Common Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CR3 5DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CR3 5DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

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