What kind of home is 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU is a detached house.

When did 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU last change hands?

5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU last sold for £925,000 in December 2021, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £720,000 in August 2020, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2020 and December 2021, 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU rose from £720,000 to £925,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +20.8% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (1,550 sq ft). That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in KT20 6QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU use?

The latest EPC at 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU has council approval for an extension granted in December 2020 under ref. 20/01691/HHOLD. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU in?

5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU sits in Kingswood, Tadworth, Tadworth. It falls within the KT20 postcode district in Surrey.

Is 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Burglary makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

The closest primary school to 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU is Tadworth Primary School (1.4km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU is Warren Lodge Drive, 261m away. The nearest rail option is Kingswood Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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5 Birch Grove, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6QU

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

144 m²

1550 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Birch Grove

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

5 Birch Grove is a detached house in Kingswood, Tadworth, Tadworth (KT20 6QU). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2020–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£597/sq ft) was about 67.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 144 m² it's 26.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (197 m² median across 14 EPCs). Most recent transfer: December 2021 at £925,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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.

5 Birch Grove's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Oct 2019

EPC improved fromE49toD62

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birch Grove, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2022
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of garage to lounge. As amended on 14/02/2022
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
21/03294/HHOLD
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Dec 2020
ExtensionFull
In report
Two storey extension to front and side, single storey extension and dormer window to rear. As amended on 12/10/2020, 29/10/2020 and on 18/11/2020.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
20/01691/HHOLD
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Birch Grove changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£1,005,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2021)

£925,000

Growth on file: 20.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

10 December 2021Most recent
£925,000
+28.5%over 1 year
13 August 2020
£720,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in KT20 6QU: £925,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in KT20 6QU

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On the street

Versus other Birch Grove homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Birch Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,424

Street avg £4,047

Strongly above

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 201 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Tadworth report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Warren Lodge Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Tadworth Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around KT20 6QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for KT20 6QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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