What type of property is 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ?

20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ last change hands?

20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ last sold for £87,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,000 in November 2000, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ?

Across 2 sales between November 2000 and October 2018, 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ rose from £29,000 to £87,000, a change of £58,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ?

20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ?

20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ 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.

Where is 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ located?

20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ sits in Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ?

Police records around 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ show an average of 456 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ?

The closest primary school to 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ is Co-op Academy Northwood (115m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Birches Head Academy (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Birch Street, ST1 6PZ is Janet Place, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Birch Street, Stoke On Trent, ST1 6PZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Birch Street

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

20 Birch Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Stoke On Trent (ST1 6PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 sits 62.1% above the 2018 sale of £87,000. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £87,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jul 2018

EPC improved fromD63toC78

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Birch Street, Stoke On Trent, ST1 6PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Birch Street 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.

20 Birch Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£87,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

25 October 2018Most recent
£87,000
+200.0%over 17 years
24 November 2000
£29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST1 6PZ: £95,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in ST1 6PZ

On the street

Versus other Birch Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 20 Birch Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,318

Street avg £1,257

Below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

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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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1 Buxton Street

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1 Baytree Close

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1 Carlyon Place

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1 Bagot Grove

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1 Bold Street

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1 Cranleigh Avenue

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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 Stoke On Trent district page.

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Crime

456/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Janet Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Co-op Academy Northwood. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST1 6PZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST1 6PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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