What kind of home is 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB?

2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB sell for?

2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB last sold for £225,000 in January 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and January 2015, 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB rose from £80,000 to £225,000, a change of £145,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB?

The current EPC rating for 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB?

2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB use?

The latest EPC at 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB?

2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB in?

2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB sits in Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB?

Police records around 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (150% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB?

The closest primary school to 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB is The Grove School (679m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Community College (690m).

How well connected is 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Birchwood Close, TQ9 5GB is Kellock Drive, 48m away. The nearest rail option is Totnes Rail Station, 766m away.

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2 Birchwood Close, Totnes, TQ9 5GB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Freehold

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 three-bedroom semi-detached house in Totnes (TQ9 5GB). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £416,000 sits 84.9% above the 2015 sale of £225,000. 11 years since the last transfer (January 2015).

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Birchwood Close, Totnes, TQ9 5GB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Birchwood Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£416,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£225,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2015Most recent
£225,000
+181.3%over 17 years
22 July 1997
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 5GB: £355,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in TQ9 5GB

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On the street

Versus other Birchwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Birchwood Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,250

Street avg £3,490

Strongly below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

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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 Totnes district page.

Full Totnes report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Kellock Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Grove School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ9 5GB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 5GB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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