What kind of home is 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL?

5 Biton Close, B17 0AL is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL last change hands?

5 Biton Close, B17 0AL last sold for £575,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL?

5 Biton Close, B17 0AL has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL use?

The latest EPC at 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL?

The most recent planning decision at 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL was a refusal for part-single-part-two-storey extension (ref. 2025/05580/PA) in November 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL?

5 Biton Close, B17 0AL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL in?

5 Biton Close, B17 0AL sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

Is 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (337% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL?

The closest primary school to 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL is St Peters CofE Primary School (122m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls (1.6km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL?

The closest rail stop to 5 Biton Close, B17 0AL is University Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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5 Biton Close, Birmingham, B17 0AL

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Biton Close

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

5 Biton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Birmingham (B17 0AL). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £575,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£414/sq ft) was about 40.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2025.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Biton Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Biton Close, Birmingham, B17 0AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a porch application was refused at 5 Biton Close in 2025.

1 application on record at 5 Biton Close, Birmingham, B17 0AL

1decisions1extensions13documents29nearby

Nov 2025
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey
Erection of first floor side and two storey rear and single storey rear extensions and front porch extension
Council
Edgbaston
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
2025/05580/PA
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 5 Biton Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£571,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£575,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 June 2025Most recent
£575,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 0AL: £530,000 (2021–2014).

Nearby sales in B17 0AL

On the street

Versus other Biton Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Biton Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,457

Street avg £3,672

Above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 128 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Birmingham report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

11/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.6 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Peters CofE Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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