What type of property is 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB?

5 Lara Close, B17 8DB is a detached house.

When did 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB last change hands?

5 Lara Close, B17 8DB last sold for £810,000 in November 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in December 2000, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB?

Across 2 sales between December 2000 and November 2004, 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB rose from £500,000 to £810,000, a change of £310,000. That works out to roughly +13.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB?

5 Lara Close, B17 8DB has a recorded floor area of 313 m² (3,369 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB had any planning applications?

5 Lara Close, B17 8DB has council approval for two-storey extension granted in January 2004 under ref. 2003/07405/PA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB?

5 Lara Close, B17 8DB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB located?

5 Lara Close, B17 8DB sits in Harborne, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

Is 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB 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.

Which schools serve 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB?

The closest primary school to 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB is George Dixon Primary (658m), one of 38 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls (389m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB?

The closest underground stop to 5 Lara Close, B17 8DB is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 2.4km away. The nearest rail option is University Rail Station, 2.6km away.

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5 Lara Close, Woodbourne Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8DB

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

313 m²

3369 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Lara Close

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

5 Lara Close is a detached house in Harborne, Birmingham, Birmingham (B17 8DB). It has a recorded floor area of 313 m² (around 3369 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in November 2004. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,075,000 is 32.7% above the 2004 sale price.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Mar 2025

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

20.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Lara Close, Woodbourne Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5 Lara Close, Woodbourne Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8DB

2decisions2extensions9documents16nearby

Jan 2004
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and construction of pitched roof over porch and side garage
Council
Edgbaston
Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
2003/07405/PA
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ExtensionApr 2019Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£1,075,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£810,000

Growth on file: 13.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

5 November 2004Most recent
£810,000
+62.0%over 3 years
12 December 2000
£500,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in B17 8DB: £240,000 (2000–1998).

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Area

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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

2.4 km

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.4 km

King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls. 46 schools nearby.

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