What type of property is 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG?

78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG last change hands?

78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG last sold for £180,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG?

The current EPC rating for 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG?

78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 54% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 0BG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG heated?

The latest EPC at 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG?

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

Where is 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG located?

78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG sits in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district.

What is crime like near 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG?

Police records around 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG 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.

Which schools serve 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG?

The closest primary school to 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG is Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School (503m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy (530m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG?

The closest bus stop to 78 Hereford Close, B45 0BG is Windmill Avenue, 1.2km away. The nearest rail option is Longbridge Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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78 Hereford Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 78 Hereford Close

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

78 Hereford Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0BG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

At 77 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 34 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 13.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£217/sq ft) was about 102.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £180,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from May 2015

EPC improved fromF26toD62

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Hereford Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 Hereford 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.

78 Hereford Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 February 2024Most recent
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0BG: £128,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in B45 0BG

On the street

Versus other Hereford Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 78 Hereford Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,338

Street avg £1,407

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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

1.2 km

Windmill Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School. 24 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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