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Victoria Cottage, Birch Cross, Marchington, Uttoxeter, ST14 8NX

Notable views
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Victoria Cottage

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

Victoria Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Marchington, Uttoxeter, Uttoxeter (ST14 8NX). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2014–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £495,000 is 45.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 33.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Garagedetached
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Victoria Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Mar 2011
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
77%13%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2015from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromF23toD60
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Victoria Cottage, Birch Cross, Marchington, Uttoxeter, ST14 8NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Victoria Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Victoria Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£495,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.4% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£340,000

Growth on file: 11.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 February 2016Most recent

    £340,000

    +19.3%over 1 year
  2. 26 June 2014

    £285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST14 8NX: £270,000 (2024–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Birch Cross homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Victoria Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,881

Street avg £2,674

On par

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 9.2 t/year

On par
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Blacksmiths Arms PH — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

St. Peter's Church of England First School. 1 school nearby.

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The full 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 ST14 8NX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ST14 8NX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ST14 8NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 12 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Victoria Cottage, Birch Cross, Marchington, Uttoxeter, ST14 8NX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.