What type of property is 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD?

1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD?

1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD last sold for £137,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £137,500 in January 2019, so prices have been flat over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2019 and April 2023, 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD fell from £137,500 to £137,000, a change of £500. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD?

1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HU17 9RD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD had any planning applications?

1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in March 2019 under ref. 19/10170/HHNOT. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD?

1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD located?

1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD sits in Beverley. It falls within the HU17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD?

Police records around 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD?

The closest primary school to 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD is Swinemoor Primary School (484m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beverley High School (975m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Birch Close, HU17 9RD is Beverley Highfield Road, 71m away. The nearest bus option is Beverley Bus Station, 1.3km away.

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1 Birch Close, Beverley, HU17 9RD

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Birch Close

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

1 Birch Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Beverley (HU17 9RD). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 119 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 49.6% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £137,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Mar 2018

EPC improved fromD55toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birch Close, Beverley, HU17 9RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Birch Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Mar 2019
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey extension to rear extending 4m beyond the rear wall of the original house, maximum height 3.525m high and 2.9m to eaves
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
19/10170/HHNOT
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Jan 2019
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey extension to rear extending 4m beyond the rear wall of the original house, maximum height 3.525m high and 3.220m to eaves
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
19/10166/HHNOT
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What's in 1 Birch Close, Beverley, HU17 9RD's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Birch Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£137,000

Growth on file: -0.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2023Most recent
£137,000
4 January 2019
£137,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HU17 9RD: £163,950 (2021–2006).

Nearby sales in HU17 9RD

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On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Birch Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,151

Street avg £2,046

Strongly below

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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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 Beverley district page.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beverley Highfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Swinemoor Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HU17 9RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HU17 9RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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