3, Birch Close
3, Birch Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 3, Birch Close, Shefford to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,087 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 221 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
3, Birch Close, Shefford has an estimated sale value of £388,236 and an estimated rental value of £1,692 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Birch Close, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 lies within the SG17 postal district.
Our Data Sources
3, Birch Close, Shefford has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 3, Birch Close, Shefford would be worth £407,648, with a potential rental value of £1,776 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £361,060, with a rental value of £1,573 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 3, Birch Close, Shefford has fallen by £7,010 (1.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £50 (2.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.2%.
Plot Size
3, Birch Close, Shefford occupies a 221 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 7 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
3, Birch Close, Shefford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Dec 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
3, Birch Close, Shefford last changed hands on 27th March 2025, selling for £385,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 3.8% since March 2025.
- Sold Mar 2025£385,000
- Sold Apr 2004£239,950
- Sold Jul 1995£79,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.0 kilometres of 3, Birch Close, Shefford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 22, Spring Road, Shefford, SG17 5RE, a freehold house, sold at £415,000 on the 25th October 2024.
Read more about house prices in SG17.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 3, Birch Close, Shefford as the largest and the most expensive of the 7 addresses on Birch Close, Clifton, Shefford, SG17.
Against the SG17 postcode district average, it is £20k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mClifton All Saints Academy
- 2.0kmRaynsford Church of England Academy
- 2.1kmShefford Lower School
- 400mSamuel Whitbread Academy
- 2.1kmHenlow Church of England Academy
- 7.1kmStratton School
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Public Transport Nearby
Arlesey station is the nearest stop to 3, Birch Close, Shefford at 3.3 kilometres away.
- 3.3kmArlesey
- 6.5kmBiggleswade
- 8.4kmLetchworth Garden City
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
