What type of property is 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD last sold for £56,000 in October 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

The current EPC rating for 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 0BD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

42 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.

Where is 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD located?

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

Is 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD in a safe area?

Police records around 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD show an average of 217 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

The closest primary school to 42 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.

How well connected is 42 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

The closest bus stop to 42 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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42 Cotswold Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BD

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 42 Cotswold Close

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

42 Cotswold Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0BD). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 48 m² this is the 5th smallest of 43 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–117 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £103,000 sits 83.9% above the 2012 sale of £56,000. At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 42 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in October 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC70

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Cotswold Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Cotswold Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£103,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£56,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 October 2012Most recent
£56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0BD: £149,766 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in B45 0BD

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

217/mo

Falling 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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