What type of property is 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY is a semi-detached house.

What did 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY sell for?

26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY last sold for £152,500 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,500 in November 1998, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1998 and February 2023, 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY rose from £42,500 to £152,500, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

The current EPC rating for 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

26 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.

Where is 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY located?

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

What is crime like near 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

Police records around 26 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.

Which schools serve 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

The closest primary school to 26 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.

How well connected is 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY?

The closest bus stop to 26 Birches Close, DE13 0EY is Monarch Close, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Birches Close

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

26 Birches Close is a semi-detached house in Stretton, Burton-On-Trent, Burton On Trent (DE13 0EY). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2022 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 is 20.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 82.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £152,500.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2022

EPC improved fromE50toD68

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Birches Close, Stretton, Burton On Trent, DE13 0EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

26 Birches Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£152,500

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2023Most recent
£152,500
+258.8%over 24 years
20 November 1998
£42,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE13 0EY: £171,000 (2024–2022).

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.

On years held, 26 Birches Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,723

Street avg £2,173

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Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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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 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

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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