What was the last sold price for 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ?

22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ last sold for £180,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £156,500 in December 2015, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2015 and November 2017, 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ rose from £156,500 to £180,000, a change of £23,500. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ?

22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP12 3AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ use?

The latest EPC at 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ?

22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ in?

22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ sits in High Wycombe. It falls within the HP12 postcode district.

Is 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ show an average of 125 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ?

The closest primary school to 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ is The Disraeli School (505m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wycombe High School (2.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ?

The closest bus stop to 22 Birches Rise, HP12 3AQ is Desborough Park Road, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Birches Rise, West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3AQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 22 Birches Rise

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

22 Birches Rise is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in High Wycombe (HP12 3AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 43 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–68 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2015–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£418/sq ft) was about 91.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (November 2017).

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

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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.

22 Birches Rise's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Birches Rise, West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Birches Rise has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

22 Birches Rise valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£180,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

10 November 2017Most recent
£180,000
+15.0%over 1 year
21 December 2015
£156,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP12 3AQ: £190,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in HP12 3AQ

On the street

Versus other Birches Rise homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 22 Birches Rise runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,500

Street avg £2,685

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly 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 High Wycombe district page.

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Crime

125/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Desborough Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Disraeli School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP12 3AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP12 3AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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