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3 sales on record
About 31 Birches Rise
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
31 Birches Rise is an end-of-terrace house in High Wycombe (HP12 3AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 58 m² this is the 41st 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 across 43 units on file.
Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 2.9% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 58.4% above the 2023 sale of £137,000. At 58 m² it's 28.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (45 m² median across 42 EPCs). Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £137,000.
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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 1997.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£217,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 26 years.
Last sold (2023)
£137,000
Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Birches Rise homes
Four headline reads against 42 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 31 Birches Rise stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,362
Street avg £2,713
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 48 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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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.
Crime
8/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Desborough Park Road — bus stop.
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
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 48 points of interest in total.
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