What kind of home is 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY?

59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY?

59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY last sold for £340,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY?

The current EPC rating for 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2017. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY?

59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY use?

The latest EPC at 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY?

59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY in?

59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY sits in High Wycombe. It falls within the HP13 postcode district.

Is 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY in a safe area?

Police records around 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY show an average of 223 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY?

The closest primary school to 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY is Highworth Combined School and Nursery (613m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (524m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY?

The closest bus stop to 59 Tower Street, HP13 5AY is Kingshill Road, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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59 Tower Street, High Wycombe, HP13 5AY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 59 Tower Street

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

59 Tower Street is a semi-detached house in High Wycombe (HP13 5AY). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£400/sq ft) was about 45% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £340,000.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 59 Tower Street, High Wycombe, HP13 5AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

59 Tower Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 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.

59 Tower Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£340,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 February 2023Most recent
£340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP13 5AY: £380,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in HP13 5AY

On the street

Versus other Tower Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

59 Tower Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,304

Street avg £3,443

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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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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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

223/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kingshill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP13 5AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP13 5AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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