8, Birch Close
8, Birch Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Birch Close, Shefford is a mid-century freehold house with 914 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 230 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 8, Birch Close, Shefford is £355,512 and the estimated rental value is £1,579 per month.
Birch Close, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 is located within the SG17 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Birch Close, Shefford has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2015.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 8, Birch Close, Shefford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £373,288 and a rental value of £1,657 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £330,626 and a rental value of £1,468 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Birch Close, Shefford has fallen by £6,419 (1.8%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £47 per month (2.9%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, Birch Close, Shefford sits on a plot of 230 m2.
We have plot size data on 7 out of 7 other houses in the postcode and 8, Birch Close, Shefford sits on the 4th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, Birch Close, Shefford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 01 Apr 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 8, Birch Close, Shefford was last sold on 20th September 2021 for £360,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since September 2021, the market for similar properties has risen by 2.5%.
- Sold Sep 2021£360,000
- Sold Jul 2015£267,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 8, Birch Close, Shefford within a radius of 1.0 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 91, Shefford Road, Shefford, SG17 5RF, a freehold house which sold for £340,000 on the 20th December 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
Birch Close, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 has a total of 7 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Birch Close, Shefford is the 6th largest and the 6th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £53k less expensive than the average property in SG17.
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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
The closest station to 8, Birch Close, Shefford is Arlesey station, which is 3.3 kilometres away.
- 3.3kmArlesey
- 6.5kmBiggleswade
- 8.4kmLetchworth Garden City
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
