What kind of home is 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD last sold for £130,000 in July 2025. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in February 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 0BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD use?

The latest EPC at 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD in?

12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD sits in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district.

Is 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 10 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 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

The closest primary school to 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD is Forestdale Primary School (430m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy (725m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

The closest bus stop to 12 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD is Windmill Avenue, 1.3km away. The nearest rail option is Longbridge Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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12 Cotswold Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 12 Cotswold Close

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

12 Cotswold Close is a semi-detached house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0BD). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2024. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £130,000. At 93 m² it's 19.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 42 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 36.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£130/sq ft) was about 19.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Oct 2024

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Cotswold Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Cotswold Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Cotswold Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 July 2025Most recent
£130,000
14 February 2025
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0BD: £136,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in B45 0BD

On the street

Versus other Cotswold Close homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Cotswold Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,398

Street avg £1,307

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Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.3 km

Windmill Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Forestdale Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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