What kind of home is 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG?

7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG?

7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG last sold for £145,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in October 2010, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2010 and September 2012, 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG rose from £125,000 to £145,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG?

7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG use?

The latest EPC at 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG?

7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG 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 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG in?

7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG sits in Coal Aston, Dronfield, Dronfield. It falls within the S18 postcode district in Derbyshire.

What schools are near 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG?

The closest primary school to 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG is Northfield Junior School (544m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG?

The closest bus stop to 7 Birches Fold, S18 3AG is Methodist Church, 177m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Birches Fold, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 3AG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Birches Fold

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

7 Birches Fold is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Coal Aston, Dronfield, Dronfield (S18 3AG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2010–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 sits 55.2% above the 2012 sale of £145,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in September 2012.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromE47toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Sept 2013from Apr 2012

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Birches Fold, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 3AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Birches Fold 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.

7 Birches Fold valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£145,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2012Most recent
£145,000
+16.0%over 1 year
11 October 2010
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S18 3AG: £179,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in S18 3AG

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On the street

Versus other Birches Fold homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 7 Birches Fold runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,883

Street avg £1,975

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Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 85 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Dronfield report

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

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Methodist Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Northfield Junior School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S18 3AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S18 3AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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