What type of property is 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU?

22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU last change hands?

22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU last sold for £150,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £159,995 in April 2006, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2006 and July 2012, 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU fell from £159,995 to £150,000, a change of £9,995. That works out to roughly -1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU?

22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DN16 3GU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU heated?

The latest EPC at 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU?

22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU is in council tax band D.

Where is 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU located?

22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU sits in Scunthorpe. It falls within the DN16 postcode district.

Is 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU in a safe area?

Police records around 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU?

The closest primary school to 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU is The Grange Primary School (733m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Frederick Gough School (909m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU?

The closest bus stop to 22 Birch Drive, DN16 3GU is Wisteria Way, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Birch Drive, Scunthorpe, DN16 3GU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 22 Birch Drive

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

22 Birch Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Scunthorpe (DN16 3GU). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 sits 56.7% above the 2012 sale of £150,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 20.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Jun 2010

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Birch Drive, Scunthorpe, DN16 3GU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Birch Drive has no planning applications on record.

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1 notable application 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.

22 Birch Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£150,000

Growth on file: -1.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

19 July 2012Most recent
£150,000
-6.2%over 6 years
27 April 2006
£159,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DN16 3GU: £168,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DN16 3GU

On the street

Versus other Birch Drive homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 22 Birch Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,685

Street avg £1,533

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

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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 Scunthorpe district page.

Full Scunthorpe report

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

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Wisteria Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Grange Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DN16 3GU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DN16 3GU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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