5 BIRCHWOOD CLOSE
TELFORD, MUXTON, WREKIN TF2 8SG
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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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Telford and Wrekin. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Telford and Wrekin. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).