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12 Birdhaven Close, Banbury Road, Lighthorne, Warwick, CV35 0BE

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 12 Birdhaven Close

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

12 Birdhaven Close is a detached house in Lighthorne, Warwick, Warwick (CV35 0BE). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since August 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 sits 57.2% above the 2010 sale of £180,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 16.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 71 m² it's 26.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Jan 2010
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Oct 2023from Dec 2018
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Birdhaven Close, Banbury Road, Lighthorne, Warwick, CV35 0BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2007
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    Conservatory.

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    07/00364/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2005
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    T1-Horse Chestnut-fell.

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    05/00096/TPO
    View planning record
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£180,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 August 2010Most recent

    £180,000

    -0.8%over 5 years
  2. 14 April 2005

    £181,500

    +168.9%over 9 years
  3. 3 November 1995

    £67,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV35 0BE: £229,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Birdhaven Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Birdhaven Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,535

Street avg £3,040

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Southam Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lighthorne Heath Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CV35 0BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CV35 0BE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CV35 0BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 19 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Birdhaven Close, Banbury Road, Lighthorne, Warwick, CV35 0BE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.