17 Birch Grove, Harrogate, HG1 4HR
About 17 Birch Grove
17 Birch Grove is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Harrogate (HG1 4HR). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£316/sq ft) was about 59.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £197,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 March 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
17 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
Price for 17 Birch Grove has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£209,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 27 years.
£197,000
Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 27 years.
Sales timeline
17 May 2024Most recent
£197,000
+23.9%over 5 years29 November 2018
£159,000
+35.9%over 14 years15 July 2004
£117,000
+209.9%over 7 years1 May 1997
£37,760
Median price across the last 5 sales in HG1 4HR: £188,500 (2026–2024).
Versus other Birch Grove homes
17 Birch Grove outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,397
Street avg £2,506
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
216/mo
Falling 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







