What kind of home is 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD?

20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD?

20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD last sold for £65,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £30,000 in June 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD?

Across 3 sales between June 2002 and March 2016, 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD rose from £30,000 to £65,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD?

20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NP23 4TD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD use?

The latest EPC at 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD?

20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD in?

20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD sits in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Ebbw Vale. It falls within the NP23 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD?

Police records around 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

How well connected is 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD?

The closest bus stop to 20 Birch Grove, NP23 4TD is Hermitage, 252m away. The nearest bus option is Brynmawr Bus Station Stand1, 551m away.

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20 Birch Grove, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4TD

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Birch Grove

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

20 Birch Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Ebbw Vale (NP23 4TD). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 sits 120% above the 2016 sale of £65,000. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 2016. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from May 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Birch Grove, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Birch Grove has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£65,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2016Most recent
£65,000
-24.4%over 8 years
23 January 2008
£86,000
+186.7%over 5 years
5 June 2002
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NP23 4TD: £157,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in NP23 4TD

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On the street

Versus other Birch Grove homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 20 Birch Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£929

Street avg £1,263

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Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 82 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Hermitage — bus stop.

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