What type of property is 8 County Close, B30 2QQ?

8 County Close, B30 2QQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 County Close, B30 2QQ last change hands?

8 County Close, B30 2QQ last sold for £218,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,000 in June 1995, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 County Close, B30 2QQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1995 and July 2020, 8 County Close, B30 2QQ rose from £52,000 to £218,000, a change of £166,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 County Close, B30 2QQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 County Close, B30 2QQ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 County Close, B30 2QQ?

8 County Close, B30 2QQ has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 County Close, B30 2QQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 County Close, B30 2QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 County Close, B30 2QQ?

8 County Close, B30 2QQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 County Close, B30 2QQ located?

8 County Close, B30 2QQ sits in Birmingham. It falls within the B30 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 County Close, B30 2QQ?

Police records around 8 County Close, B30 2QQ 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.

Which schools serve 8 County Close, B30 2QQ?

The closest primary school to 8 County Close, B30 2QQ is Allens Croft Primary School (559m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls (893m), with 15 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 County Close, B30 2QQ?

The closest rail stop to 8 County Close, B30 2QQ is Bournville Rail Station, 940m away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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8 County Close, Birmingham, B30 2QQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 County Close

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

8 County Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Birmingham (B30 2QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 is 29.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 29.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2020 for £218,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 County Close, Birmingham, B30 2QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 County Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

16applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

8 County Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£218,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2020Most recent
£218,000
+319.2%over 25 years
22 June 1995
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B30 2QQ: £211,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in B30 2QQ

On the street

Versus other County Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 County Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,725

Street avg £2,128

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Bournville Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Allens Croft Primary School. 45 schools nearby.

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