What kind of home is 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB is a semi-detached house.

What did 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB sell for?

22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB last sold for £115,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £39,500 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB changed over time?

Across 5 sales between December 1997 and November 2016, 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB rose from £39,500 to £115,000, a change of £75,500. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

The current EPC rating for 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB use?

The latest EPC at 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB 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 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB in?

22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB sits in Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, Selby. It falls within the YO8 postcode district.

Is 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB in a safe area?

Police records around 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

The closest primary school to 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB is Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School (492m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

The closest bus stop to 22 Birch Close, YO8 9FB is Willow Rise, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Birch Close, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, YO8 9FB

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 22 Birch Close

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

22 Birch Close is a semi-detached house in Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, Selby (YO8 9FB). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in November 2016. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 42.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromC73toE54

Main Fuel

GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

Very GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE54toD68

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Birch Close, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, YO8 9FB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Birch Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

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

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£115,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

3 November 2016Most recent
£115,000
+2.2%over 5 years
14 July 2011
£112,500
-10.0%over 4 years
15 December 2006
£125,000
+41.2%over 3 years
16 September 2003
£88,500
+124.1%over 5 years
31 December 1997
£39,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO8 9FB: £148,000 (2025–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,949

Street avg £2,099

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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 Selby district page.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Willow Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO8 9FB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO8 9FB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 33 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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