What kind of home is 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR?

1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR?

1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR last sold for £100,500 in April 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in June 1998, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1998 and April 2001, 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR fell from £250,000 to £100,500, a change of £149,500. That works out to roughly -27.5% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR?

1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR?

1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR in?

1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR sits in Quinton, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B32 postcode district.

Is 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR?

The closest primary school to 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR is Lift Four Dwellings Primary (360m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Four Dwellings Secondary (298m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR?

The closest rail stop to 1a, Highfield Lane, B32 1QR is Rowley Regis Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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1a, Highfield Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1QR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Quinton, Birmingham, Birmingham (B32 1QR). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2020); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since April 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at -27.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £313,000 sits 211.4% above the 2001 sale of £100,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£105/sq ft) was about 46.2% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

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 2021

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Jun 2020

EPC improved fromD65toE53

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Highfield Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -27.5% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£100,500

Growth on file: -27.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

5 April 2001Most recent
£100,500
-59.8%over 2 years
4 June 1998
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B32 1QR: £340,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in B32 1QR

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On the street

Versus other Highfield Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,129

Street avg £2,355

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.8 km

Rowley Regis Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lift Four Dwellings Secondary. 38 schools nearby.

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