What type of property is 42 School Close, HP13 5TR?

42 School Close, HP13 5TR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 42 School Close, HP13 5TR sell for?

42 School Close, HP13 5TR last sold for £480,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in December 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 School Close, HP13 5TR?

Across 2 sales between December 2009 and March 2025, 42 School Close, HP13 5TR rose from £240,000 to £480,000, a change of £240,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 School Close, HP13 5TR?

The current EPC rating for 42 School Close, HP13 5TR is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 School Close, HP13 5TR?

42 School Close, HP13 5TR has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 School Close, HP13 5TR heated?

The latest EPC at 42 School Close, HP13 5TR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 School Close, HP13 5TR?

42 School Close, HP13 5TR is in council tax band D.

Where is 42 School Close, HP13 5TR located?

42 School Close, HP13 5TR sits in Downley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe. It falls within the HP13 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 42 School Close, HP13 5TR?

Police records around 42 School Close, HP13 5TR 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.

Which schools serve 42 School Close, HP13 5TR?

The closest primary school to 42 School Close, HP13 5TR is The Downley School (400m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (2.5km).

How well connected is 42 School Close, HP13 5TR?

The closest bus stop to 42 School Close, HP13 5TR is Memorial Hall, 172m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 School Close, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5TR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 42 School Close

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

42 School Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Downley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP13 5TR). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £480,000 — fresh data. Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£587/sq ft) was about 85.1% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 School Close, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5TR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 School Close 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.

42 School Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£461,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£480,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

26 March 2025Most recent
£480,000
+100.0%over 15 years
21 December 2009
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP13 5TR: £425,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in HP13 5TR

On the street

Versus other School Close homes

Four headline reads against 49 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 42 School Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,316

Street avg £4,025

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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.

Full High Wycombe report

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

0.2 km

Memorial Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Downley School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP13 5TR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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