What kind of home is Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE?

Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE is a detached house.

What energy rating does Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE have?

The current EPC rating for Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a C recorded in July 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE?

Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (2,174 sq ft). That makes it about 62% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ST21 6AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE use?

The latest EPC at Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE?

Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE in?

Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE sits in Eccleshall, Stafford, Stafford. It falls within the ST21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE?

Police records around Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE show an average of 20 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE?

The closest primary school to Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE is Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy (301m).

What is the nearest station to Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE?

The closest bus stop to Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, ST21 6AE is Cross Butts, 235m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6AE

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

202 m²

2174 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Birch Bank

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

Birch Bank is a detached house in Eccleshall, Stafford, Stafford (ST21 6AE). It has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (around 2174 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 202 m² the property is well over the postcode median (125 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

Birch Bank ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromC79toB81

Low Energy Lighting

55%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 Birch Bank, Gaol Butts, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Birch Bank has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Birch Bank has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£557,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST21 6AE: £300,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in ST21 6AE

On the street

Versus other Gaol Butts homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Birch Bank stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

81 (B)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

202 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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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.

£530k

1 Butterley Heyes, Horsley, Eccleshall

ST21 6JD

4 bed3 bath

£497k

1 Church Lane, Bowers, Standon

ST21 6RW

4 bed2 bath

£625k

1 Claremont Gardens, Eccleshall

ST21 6FE

£462k

1 Badenhall Cottage, Badenhall, Eccleshall

ST21 6LG

£449k

1 Byanna Grange, Swynnerton Road, Eccleshall

ST21 6LD

3 bed

£403k

1 Church View, Cotes Heath

ST21 6SU

4 bed2 bath

£383k

1 Campion Close, Eccleshall

ST21 6SR

4 bed

£369k

1 Corner House, Sugnall

ST21 6NF

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Stafford report

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

Crime

20/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cross Butts — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.

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A Local Area 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 ST21 6AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST21 6AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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