What type of property is 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL?

3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL is a detached house.

When did 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL last change hands?

3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL last sold for £172,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £60,000 in January 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 1998 and August 2018, 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL rose from £60,000 to £172,000, a change of £112,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL?

The current EPC rating for 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL?

3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B17 8SL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL?

3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL located?

3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL?

Police records around 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL show an average of 184 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL?

The closest primary school to 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School (291m), one of 38 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls (579m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL?

The closest rail stop to 3 Gimble Walk, B17 8SL is University Rail Station, 3.0km away.

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3 Gimble Walk, Birmingham, B17 8SL

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Gimble Walk

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

3 Gimble Walk is a detached house in Birmingham (B17 8SL). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 sits 54.7% above the 2018 sale of £172,000. On the market in August 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jun 2016

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%29%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Gimble Walk, Birmingham, B17 8SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Gimble Walk has no planning applications on record.

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16 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Gimble Walk has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£172,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2018Most recent
£172,000
+120.7%over 20 years
19 July 1998
£77,950
+29.9%over 6 months
6 January 1998
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B17 8SL: £243,000 (2025–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Gimble Walk homes

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

3 Gimble Walk is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,127

Street avg £3,555

Below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Birmingham district page.

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Crime

184/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

3.0 km

University Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School. 50 schools nearby.

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