12 Birch Grove, Harrogate, HG1 4HR
About 12 Birch Grove
12 Birch Grove is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Harrogate (HG1 4HR). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. On the market in January 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 28.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 31.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
12 Birch Grove ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
12 Birch Grove has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
12 Birch Grove has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
£196,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 19 years.
£152,000
Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
23 January 2017Most recent
£152,000
-5.0%over 9 years22 May 2007
£159,950
+30.0%over 1 year26 May 2005
£123,000
+176.4%over 7 years6 March 1998
£44,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in HG1 4HR: £182,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other Birch Grove homes
12 Birch Grove outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,764
Street avg £2,464
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Poplar Grove Top — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School. 17 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.6dB







