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5 Birch Road, Chorley, PR6 0JG

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
90 m²
969 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Birch Road

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

5 Birch Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chorley (PR6 0JG). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 sits 66.7% above the 2014 sale of £93,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in May 2014.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromE41toG14
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Feb 2014from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromG14toC75
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birch Road, Chorley, PR6 0JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birch Road has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 2000.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£93,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 May 2014Most recent

    £93,000

    +199.5%over 14 years
  2. 18 May 2000

    £31,052

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR6 0JG: £107,000 (2025–2012).

On the street

Versus other Birch Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Birch Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,033

Street avg £1,063

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Birch Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chorley district page.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Josephs Parish Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR6 0JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR6 0JG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR6 0JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Birch Road, Chorley, PR6 0JG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.