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1 Dunster Close, Birmingham, B30 3RY

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Dunster Close

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

1 Dunster Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham (B30 3RY). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 is 47% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 38.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £185,000 in July 2018.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Dunster Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Feb 2014
Low Energy Lighting
33%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dunster Close, Birmingham, B30 3RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jan 2018
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Erection of two storey side, single storey forward and rear extensions and installation of dormer window to rear.

    Council
    Selly Oak
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    2017/10346/PA
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2017
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of two storey side and single storey front and rear extensions, hip to gable roof alteration and installation of dormer to rear.

    Council
    Selly Oak
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    2017/06289/PA
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 1 Dunster Close

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

1 Dunster Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£185,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 July 2018Most recent

    £185,000

    +2.8%over 9 months

  2. 10 October 2017

    £180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B30 3RY: £171,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Dunster Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Dunster Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,761

Street avg £2,281

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Dunster Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

1.3 km

Kings Norton Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Broadmeadow Infant School. 43 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

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