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8 Birinus Close, High Wycombe, HP12 3LZ

5 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Birinus Close

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

8 Birinus Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in High Wycombe (HP12 3LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. At 56 m² this is the 17th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–58 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 21 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £235,000 — fresh data. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£390/sq ft) was about 77.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Birinus Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

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 2)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Apr 2013
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birinus Close, High Wycombe, HP12 3LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Birinus Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 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.

8 Birinus Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£235,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 April 2025Most recent

    £235,000

    +4.4%over 8 years

  2. 23 June 2016

    £225,000

    +55.2%over 2 years

  3. 21 October 2013

    £145,000

    +57.6%over 12 years

  4. 16 August 2001

    £92,000

    +41.5%over 2 years

  5. 16 November 1998

    £65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP12 3LZ: £225,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Birinus Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Birinus Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,196

Street avg £2,818

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Birinus Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£221k

1 Birches Rise, West Wycombe Road

HP12 3AQ

2 bed1 bath
£205k

1 Banner Court, Eaton Avenue

HP12 3BU

2 bed1 bath
£203k

1 Birinus Close

HP12 3LZ

2 bed1 bath
£266k

1 Dashwood Avenue

HP12 3DN

2 bed1 bath
£187k

1 Carrington Court, Carrington Road

HP12 3JE

1 bed1 bath
£174k

1 Chairborough Court, Chairborough Road

HP12 3QQ

1 bed1 bath
£165k

1 Castleview Gardens

HP12 3UD

1 bed1 bath
£152k

1 Abercromby Court, Abercromby Avenue

HP12 3BY

1 bed1 bath
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.
Full High Wycombe report

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Edmunds Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Castlefield School. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP12 3LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Birinus Close, High Wycombe, HP12 3LZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.