What kind of home is 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is a mid-terrace house.

When did 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS last change hands?

17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS last sold for £140,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS use?

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

What is the council tax band for 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS 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.

Which area is 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS in?

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

How safe is the area around 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

Police records around 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS 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 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest primary school to 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is Forestdale Primary School (286m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy (778m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 17 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is Windmill Avenue, 1.5km away. The nearest rail option is Longbridge Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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17 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Thornthwaite Close

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

17 Thornthwaite Close is a mid-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 is 26.4% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 18.7% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: September 2021 at £140,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 3)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD55toF33

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2021from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromF33toC72

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

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

17 Thornthwaite 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

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 September 2021Most recent
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0DS: £170,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in B45 0DS

On the street

Versus other Thornthwaite Close homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17 Thornthwaite Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,795

Street avg £2,118

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

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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

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.5 km

Windmill Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Forestdale Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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