What kind of home is 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY last sold for £117,500 in October 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £89,000 in April 2003, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2003 and October 2012, 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY rose from £89,000 to £117,500, a change of £28,500. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

The current EPC rating for 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY use?

The latest EPC at 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY 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 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY in?

23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY sits in Stretton, Burton-on-trent, Burton On Trent. It falls within the DE13 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

Police records around 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 73% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

The closest primary school to 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY is Eton Park Junior Academy (784m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The de Ferrers Academy (600m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

The closest bus stop to 23 Birches Close, DE13 0EY is Monarch Close, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Birches Close, Stretton, Burton On Trent, DE13 0EY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Birches Close

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

23 Birches Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Stretton, Burton-On-Trent, Burton On Trent (DE13 0EY). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2003–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 sits 60.9% above the 2012 sale of £117,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£185/sq ft) was about 37.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 14 years since the last transfer (October 2012).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Birches Close, Stretton, Burton On Trent, DE13 0EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Birches Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 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.

23 Birches Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£117,500

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

18 October 2012Most recent
£117,500
+32.0%over 9 years
16 April 2003
£89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE13 0EY: £155,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in DE13 0EY

On the street

Versus other Birches Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 23 Birches Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,992

Street avg £2,212

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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.

£195k

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1 Bamborough Close, Stretton

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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 Burton On Trent district page.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Monarch Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The de Ferrers Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE13 0EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE13 0EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Birches Close, Stretton, Burton On Trent, DE13 0EY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.