What kind of home is Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR?

Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR?

Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR last sold for £285,000 in February 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £215,000 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and February 2007, Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR rose from £215,000 to £285,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR?

Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR use?

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

What is the council tax band for Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR?

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

Which area is Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR in?

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

What is crime like near Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR?

Police records around Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR?

The closest primary school to Montrose, 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 Montrose, School Close, HP13 5TR?

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

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Montrose

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

Montrose is a semi-detached house in Downley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP13 5TR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Held since February 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2003–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £481,000 sits 68.8% above the 2007 sale of £285,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Apr 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

50%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

Montrose 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£481,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£285,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

12 February 2007Most recent
£285,000
+32.6%over 3 years
14 March 2003
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP13 5TR: £425,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in HP13 5TR

On the street

Versus other School Close homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Montrose stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,800

Street avg £4,093

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

5/mo

Steady 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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