What type of property is 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE?

2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE last change hands?

2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE last sold for £482,500 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £149,995 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE?

Across 4 sales between July 1996 and June 2014, 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE rose from £149,995 to £482,500, a change of £332,505. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE?

The current EPC rating for 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE?

2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (1,733 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE?

2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE located?

2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE sits in Maidenbower, Crawley, Crawley. It falls within the RH10 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE?

Police records around 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE show an average of 598 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE?

The closest primary school to 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE is Brook Infant School and Nursery (422m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oriel High School (716m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE?

The closest bus stop to 2 Birchwood Close, RH10 7LE is Moorland Road, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Birchwood Close, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7LE

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

161 m²

1733 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Birchwood Close

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

2 Birchwood Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Maidenbower, Crawley, Crawley (RH10 7LE). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2012) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in June 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £719,000 is 49% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£278/sq ft) was about 115.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5

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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.

2 Birchwood Close'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 04 Apr 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2012

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 April 2022

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Oct 2009

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Birchwood Close, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Birchwood Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Birchwood Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£719,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£482,500

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

2 June 2014Most recent
£482,500
+10.9%over 4 years
8 January 2010
£435,000
+137.1%over 10 years
29 June 1999
£183,500
+22.3%over 2 years
25 July 1996
£149,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH10 7LE: £535,000 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in RH10 7LE

On the street

Versus other Birchwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Birchwood Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,997

Street avg £2,732

On par

Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

598/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Moorland Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Brook Infant School and Nursery. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH10 7LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH10 7LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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