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5 BIRCHWOOD CLOSE

TELFORD, MUXTON, WREKIN TF2 8SG

4 beds 3 baths 1,281 sq ft Listed 2 Feb 2026 (-115d)

£375,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

119 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£215,000 Jul 2015

Price per m²

£3,151/m²

Local average

£325,575 (+15.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,594 of 33,755)

Street crime

110 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
Yes
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Set within a quiet and established residential setting, 5 Birchwood Close is a well-presented detached four-bedroom family home that combines generous internal space, excellent parking and a superb outdoor environment.
The property is approached via a large private driveway providing off-road parking for four to five vehicles, with access to the garage and a welcoming frontage. Upon entering, the entrance hall provides a practical and inviting introduction to the home, with a useful cloakroom and additional storage areas enhancing everyday convenience. The ground floor is thoughtfully arranged to suit family life, with a spacious living room offering a comfortable retreat, while the separate dining room provides an ideal space for entertaining and family meals.
The modern fitted kitchen sits at the heart of the home and features contemporary cabinetry, integrated appliances and a breakfast bar, creating a sociable space for casual dining. A separate utility room adds further practicality and leads through to the garage, making it ideal for busy households.
Patio doors from the rear open onto a covered al fresco area, offering a sheltered spot for outdoor dining and relaxing, seamlessly linking the indoor living space with the garden beyond.
To the first floor, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, providing flexible accommodation for families, guests or home working, complemented by bathroom facilities designed to serve the household comfortably.
Outside, the rear garden is a particularly attractive feature. Substantial in size, it offers a generous patio area and an expansive lawn, ideal for entertaining, recreation or simply enjoying the outdoors. A large shed provides excellent additional storage or workspace, further enhancing the garden’s appeal.
With its detached position, four bedrooms, comprehensive ground floor accommodation, ample driveway parking and an impressive rear garden with covered outdoor entertaining space, 5 Birchwood Close represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-balanced and highly practical family home.
Conveniently placed for the amenities of Muxton area including a play park, primary school facilities with access to excellent secondary schools in Newport and Telford. The Shropshire golf course is within walking distance and the property is a few minutes’ drive away from the nearest M54 junction. All other regions of Telford are readily accessible including the Telford town centre shopping complex, which is positioned less than 4 miles away.
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EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Telford

Nock Deighton

Reference: 171715847

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 28/01/2026

Current heating cost: £1,437/year

Potential heating cost: £1,360/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,235

Recommendations

  • Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £375,000 +74.4%
Sold 30/07/2015 (10 years ago) £215,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
7 GOODRICH CLOSE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SN £300,000 21/11/2025 Detached
4 CEDARWOOD DRIVE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SH £260,000 13/11/2025 Detached
7 SWEET BRIAR CLOSE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8RQ £320,000 01/12/2023 Detached
22 RAVENSDALE DRIVE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SB £252,000 27/10/2023 Detached
9 BROOMHURST WAY, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8RG £300,000 25/08/2023 Detached
Same street 6 BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SG £275,000 10/08/2023 Detached
Same street 25 BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SG £273,000 10/07/2023 Detached
20 MUSK ROSE CLOSE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8RW £285,000 30/06/2023 Detached
31 GOODRICH CLOSE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SN £350,000 09/06/2023 Detached
46 BROOMHURST WAY, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8RG £325,000 12/12/2022 Detached
48 BROOMHURST WAY, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8RG £405,000 12/12/2022 Detached
12 TOWNSEND CROFT, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8AT £244,000 09/12/2022 Detached
3 RAVENSDALE DRIVE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SB £275,000 10/11/2022 Detached
23 RAVENSDALE DRIVE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SB £260,000 07/11/2022 Detached
14 BROOMHURST WAY, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8RG £305,000 01/11/2022 Detached
7 SILVERBIRCH GROVE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8RH £320,000 16/09/2022 Detached
Same street 26 BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SG £388,000 26/08/2022 Detached
14 WILD THYME DRIVE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8RU £292,000 27/05/2022 Detached
15 MUSK ROSE CLOSE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8RW £265,000 25/03/2022 Detached
1 LHEN CLOSE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SE £267,500 15/03/2022 Detached
27A FIELDHOUSE DRIVE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8JQ £275,000 09/02/2022 Detached
27 FIELDHOUSE DRIVE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8JQ £260,000 25/01/2022 Detached
8 WOODBINE DRIVE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8RS £322,250 21/01/2022 Detached
Same street 11 BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, MUXTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 8SG £330,000 16/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £316,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £294,138 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14%
10y growth 48%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Telford and Wrekin. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 53.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Telford and Wrekin. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £768/mo
Realistic £853/mo
Optimistic £938/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Telford and Wrekin.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Donnington Wood Way 0.2 miles
Shop Premier 0.2 miles
Shop Liberty Hair and Beauty 0.3 miles
Bus stop The Crescent 0.4 miles
Train station Oakengates 2.2 miles
Hospital Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust Sterile Services Department (SSD) 2.4 miles
University University Of Wolverhampton (Shropshire Campus) (Business School) 2.7 miles
Train station Telford Central 2.9 miles
Hospital Bickerstaff Endoscopy Unit 3.5 miles
University Harper Adams University 4.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 41
Anti-social behaviour 26
Shoplifting 15
Criminal damage and arson 8
Possession of weapons 6
Other theft 4
Burglary 3
Public order 3
Other crime 2
Vehicle crime 2
Total incidents 110

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Muxton Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 8 Jul 2024
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre Primary 0.5 miles Good — 14 Sep 2023
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre Primary 0.6 miles Good — 6 Sep 2016
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Primary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery Primary 1.2 miles Good — 6 Oct 2019

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.23%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,625
Target investor price (1%) £85,300
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).