When did 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF last change hands?

1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF last sold for £88,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £114,950 in June 2004, so prices have been falling over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2004 and June 2019, 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF fell from £114,950 to £88,000, a change of £26,950. That works out to roughly -1.8% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF?

1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF use?

The latest EPC at 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF?

1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF 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.

Which area is 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF in?

1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF sits in Chorley. It falls within the PR7 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF?

Police records around 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF show an average of 427 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF?

The closest primary school to 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF is Gillibrand Primary School (733m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southlands High School (395m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, PR7 2WF is Keepers Wood Drive, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, Chorley, PR7 2WF

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Birch House

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

1 Birch House is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chorley (PR7 2WF). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 62 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 61–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2004–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 is 30.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£132/sq ft) was about 17.3% below the postcode norm. Sold June 2019 for £88,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

1 Birch House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Oct 2009

Low Energy Lighting

60%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birch House, Denham Wood Close, Chorley, PR7 2WF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Birch House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 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.

Latest sale on 1 Birch House was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£88,000

Growth on file: -1.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

25 June 2019Most recent
£88,000
-23.4%over 15 years
24 June 2004
£114,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR7 2WF: £115,950 (2025–2004).

Nearby sales in PR7 2WF

On the street

Versus other Denham Wood Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Birch House lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,419

Street avg £1,704

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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 Chorley district page.

Full Chorley report

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

Crime

427/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Keepers Wood Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Southlands High School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR7 2WF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR7 2WF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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Common questions

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