What kind of home is 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY?

38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY is a semi-detached house.

When did 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY last change hands?

38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY last sold for £165,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £83,000 in May 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2004 and February 2023, 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY rose from £83,000 to £165,000, a change of £82,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY?

38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY use?

The latest EPC at 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY?

The most recent planning decision at 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY was a refusal for an application (ref. 2023/02919/PA) in September 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY?

38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY in?

38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B30 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY?

Police records around 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Vehicle crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (350% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY?

The closest primary school to 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY is Wychall Primary School (598m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (423m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY?

The closest rail stop to 38 Popes Lane, B30 1AY is Kings Norton Rail Station, 1.1km away. In total there are 4 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Popes Lane, Birmingham, B30 1AY

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Popes Lane

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

38 Popes Lane is a semi-detached house in Birmingham (B30 1AY). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £206,000 is 24.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 47.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Last sale on file: £165,000 in February 2023.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Popes Lane, Birmingham, B30 1AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 38 Popes Lane was refused — worth checking the council file.

Oct 2023
Outline
In report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed change of use from dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential institution for one young person (Use Class C2)
Council
Selly Oak
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
2023/06694/PA
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Sept 2023
Outline
In report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed change of use from dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential institution for one young person (Use Class C2)
Council
Selly Oak
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
2023/02919/PA
View planning record

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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.

38 Popes Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£206,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£165,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

23 February 2023Most recent
£165,000
+32.5%over 15 years
17 December 2007
£124,500
+50.0%over 3 years
20 May 2004
£83,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B30 1AY: £91,000 (2023–1997).

Nearby sales in B30 1AY

On the street

Versus other Popes Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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.

Full Birmingham report

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

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Kings Norton Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. 47 schools nearby.

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