What kind of home is 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD have?

The current EPC rating for 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

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

What heating system does 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD use?

The latest EPC at 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD had any planning applications?

50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

50 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 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD in?

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

Is 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD in a safe area?

Police records around 50 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 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

The closest primary school to 50 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 50 Cotswold Close, B45 0BD?

The closest bus stop to 50 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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50 Cotswold Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BD

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 50 Cotswold Close

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

50 Cotswold Close is a mid-terrace 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. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 42 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Feb 2011

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2025from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 50 Cotswold Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 50 Cotswold Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BD

1decisions5documents1nearby

Jul 2024
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Installation of ramped access to front and rear elevations with railings
Council
Northfield
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
2024/02964/PA
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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.

50 Cotswold Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0BD: £136,000 (2025–2023).

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.

On co₂ emissions, 50 Cotswold Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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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