What kind of home is 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ?

5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ is a semi-detached house.

When did 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ last change hands?

5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ last sold for £147,500 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ?

5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B36 9LZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ?

5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ in?

5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ sits in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B36 postcode district.

Is 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (90% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ is Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School (478m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Park Hall Academy (310m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bentley Court, B36 9LZ is Plank Lane, 1.0km away. The nearest rail option is Water Orton Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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5 Bentley Court, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9LZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Bentley Court

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

5 Bentley Court is a semi-detached house in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, Birmingham (B36 9LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 sits 66.8% above the 2011 sale of £147,500. At 71 m² it sits well below the postcode median (107 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 15 years since the last transfer (September 2011).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromB87toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bentley Court, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bentley Court 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.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£147,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 September 2011Most recent
£147,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B36 9LZ: £245,251 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in B36 9LZ

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On the street

Versus other Bentley Court homes

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

Floor Area for 5 Bentley Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,077

Street avg £2,344

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Above

Comparables

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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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Plank Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Park Hall Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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