What kind of home is The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG?

The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG is a detached house.

When did The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG last change hands?

The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG last sold for £490,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £180,000 in August 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG changed over time?

Across 5 sales between August 1999 and February 2016, The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG rose from £180,000 to £490,000, a change of £310,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG have?

The current EPC rating for The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG?

The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (1,755 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HG3 3AG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG use?

The latest EPC at The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG in?

The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG sits in Birstwith, Harrogate, Harrogate. It falls within the HG3 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

What is crime like near The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG?

Police records around The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG?

The closest primary school to The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG is Birstwith Church of England Primary School (537m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG?

The closest bus stop to The Waterfall House, HG3 3AG is Broomfield, 101m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Waterfall House, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 3AG

5 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

163 m²

1755 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Waterfall House

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

The Waterfall House is a detached house in Birstwith, Harrogate, Harrogate (HG3 3AG). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1976-1982. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

10 years since the last transfer (February 2016). Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £684,000 is 39.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2010from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD59

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jan 2014from Sept 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StonePartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

10%47%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2014from Jan 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Sept 2015from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

47%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Waterfall House, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 3AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Waterfall House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£684,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£490,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

12 February 2016Most recent
£490,000
+31.5%over 1 year
16 October 2014
£372,500
+14.6%over 10 years
22 August 2004
£325,000
+73.8%over 3 years
22 August 2001
£187,000
+3.9%over 2 years
11 August 1999
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HG3 3AG: £565,000 (2021–2003).

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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Full Harrogate 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

0.1 km

Broomfield — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Birstwith Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HG3 3AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HG3 3AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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