2 The Birches, Glasbury, Hereford, HR3 5NW
About 2 The Birches
2 The Birches is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Glasbury, Hereford, Hereford (HR3 5NW). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a loft.
It hasn't traded since October 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 68.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £356,000 sits 154.3% above the 2003 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 155.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
- LoftYes
Outside
- GarageDouble
Energy performance
2 The Birches's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
2 The Birches has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
2 The Birches has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.
£356,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 68.8% per year over 3 years.
£140,000
Growth on file: 68.8% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
14 October 2003Most recent
£140,000
+366.7%over 2 years3 November 2000
£30,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HR3 5NW: £240,000 (2020–2006).
Nearby sales in HR3 5NW
6 The Birches, Glasbury, Hereford, HR3 5NW
Sold Oct 2020
£240,0009 The Birches, Glasbury, Hereford, HR3 5NW
Sold Jun 2019
£352,5008 The Birches, Glasbury, Hereford, HR3 5NW
Sold Sept 2014
£285,0007 The Birches, Glasbury, Hereford, HR3 5NW
Sold May 2007
£220,0003 The Birches, Glasbury, Hereford, HR3 5NW
Sold Jul 2006
£230,000
Versus the street
Years Held for 2 The Birches runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,590
Street avg £2,701
Floor Area
39 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Glasbury House — bus stop.
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