What kind of home is 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ?

17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ last change hands?

17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ last sold for £127,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ?

The current EPC rating for 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in March 2012. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ?

17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ use?

The latest EPC at 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ?

17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ 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 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ in?

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

What is crime like near 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ?

Police records around 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ 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.

What schools are near 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ?

The closest primary school to 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ is Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School (435m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy (455m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Hereford Close, B45 0BQ is Windmill Avenue, 1.1km away. The nearest rail option is Longbridge Rail Station, 2.2km away.

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17 Hereford Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Hereford Close

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

17 Hereford Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2012) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 37.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£144/sq ft) was about 38.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2020 for £127,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

17 Hereford Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Mar 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2012

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 13 March 2022

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromE52toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Hereford Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£127,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 November 2020Most recent
£127,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0BQ: £121,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in B45 0BQ

On the street

Versus other Hereford Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Hereford Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,548

Street avg £1,313

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

217/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Windmill Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School. 24 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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