23 St James Close, Bartestree, Hereford, HR1 4AY

23 St James Close is a detached house in Bartestree, Hereford, Hereford (HR1 4AY). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since March 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1996–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £425,000 sits 70% above the 2009 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£162/sq ft) was about 19.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.