What kind of home is 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA?

18 Birch Close, B30 1NA is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA sell for?

18 Birch Close, B30 1NA last sold for £310,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £200,000 in July 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2007 and November 2018, 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA rose from £200,000 to £310,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA?

The current EPC rating for 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA?

18 Birch Close, B30 1NA has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B30 1NA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA use?

The latest EPC at 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA?

18 Birch Close, B30 1NA is in council tax band E.

Which area is 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA in?

18 Birch Close, B30 1NA sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B30 postcode district.

Is 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA 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 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA?

The closest primary school to 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA is St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery (136m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School (442m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA?

The closest rail stop to 18 Birch Close, B30 1NA is Bournville Rail Station, 1.2km away. In total there are 4 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Birch Close, Birmingham, B30 1NA

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Birch Close

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

18 Birch Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Birmingham (B30 1NA). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2007–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £397,000 is 28.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£406/sq ft) was about 51.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 71 m² it's 25.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (95 m² median across 16 EPCs). Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £310,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD61toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Birch Close, Birmingham, B30 1NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Birch Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Birch Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£310,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2018Most recent
£310,000
+34.8%over 7 years
18 August 2011
£230,000
+15.0%over 4 years
12 July 2007
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B30 1NA: £470,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in B30 1NA

On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Birch Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,366

Street avg £4,066

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

1.2 km

Bournville Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery. 49 schools nearby.

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