When did 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP last change hands?

8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP last sold for £870,000 in November 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in April 1995, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1995 and November 2007, 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP rose from £230,000 to £870,000, a change of £640,000. That works out to roughly +11.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP?

The only planning records linked to 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP?

8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP in?

8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP sits in West Hill, Ottery St. Mary, Ottery St Mary. It falls within the EX11 postcode district.

Is 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 90% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP?

The closest primary school to 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP is West Hill Primary School (597m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birch Grove, EX11 1XP is Hawkins Lane, 161m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Birch Grove, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1XP

3 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 8 Birch Grove

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

8 Birch Grove is a five-bedroom property in West Hill, Ottery St. Mary, Ottery St Mary (EX11 1XP). It has council tax band G.

It hasn't traded since November 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms5

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birch Grove, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 8 Birch Grove is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Aug 2015
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 Beech - Crown reduction removing branch lengths up to 3.5m, making pruning cuts up to 75mm diameter. Remove squirrel damaged branches less than75mm diameter. Install 4 way 'Cobra' Brace.
Agent
ACE ARBORICULTURE Ltd
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
15/1465/TRE
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Apr 2015
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 & T2, Silver Birch - FellT3 & T4, Oak - Reduce extended lateral branches, by target pruning to remove branch lengths of up to 2m length making cuts of up to 50mm diameter.T5 Oak - Crown reduction making target pruning cuts of up to 50mm diameter removing branch lengths up to 1.5m.
Agent
ACE ARBORICULTURE
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
15/0344/TRE
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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 grown by over 3x since 1995.

Last sold (2007)

£870,000

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

7 November 2007Most recent
£870,000
+278.3%over 12 years
4 April 1995
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX11 1XP: £765,000 (2021–2016).

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Area

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Full Ottery St Mary report

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hawkins Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

West Hill Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX11 1XP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

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