What type of property is 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU last change hands?

8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU last sold for £635,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (1,615 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in KT20 6QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU have?

The most recent planning decision at 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU was a refusal for an application (ref. 25/02095/TPO) in December 2025. Earlier filings include 5 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

8 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.

Where is 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

Police records around 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU show an average of 96 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

The closest primary school to 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU is Tadworth Primary School (1.4km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Birch Grove, KT20 6QU?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Birch Grove, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6QU

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

150 m²

1615 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Birch Grove

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

8 Birch Grove is a three-bedroom detached house in Kingswood, Tadworth, Tadworth (KT20 6QU). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1615 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

6 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. At 150 m² it's 23.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (197 m² median across 14 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £860,000 is 35.4% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromE51toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birch Grove, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 8 Birch Grove in 2025.

6 applications on record at 8 Birch Grove, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6QU

6decisions24documents7nearby

Feb 2004
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Prune 1 Oak tree in front garden AMENDED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITIONS
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
03/02860/TPO
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksJan 2026Decision
Tree WorksJan 20261-English Oak- Re-prune west crown extent by up to 3m back to previous pruning points, removing established epicormic regrowth only; and leaving wounds no greater than 60mm diameter and west crown extent no closer than 5m from trunk. 2- Engish Oak- Re-prune entire crown by up to 3m, back to previous pruning points, removing established epicormic regrowth only; and leaving wounds no greater than 70mm diameter and crown extents no closer than 5m from trunk. G1-Leyland cypress- Cut back overhanging west crown extent of off-site group of cypress trees growing along entire length of rear garden by up to 4.5m back towards fenceline, leaving wounds no greater than 50mm diameter.Decision

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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.

8 Birch Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£860,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£635,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 May 2014Most recent
£635,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in KT20 6QU: £925,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in KT20 6QU

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.

8 Birch Grove is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,233

Street avg £4,266

On par

Floor Area

150 m²

Street avg 200 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 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

96/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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FAQ

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