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

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 18 Thornthwaite Close

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

18 Thornthwaite Close is an end-of-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2023. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jul 2023
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Thornthwaite Close has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

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

Current estimate

£161,000

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 0DS: £170,000 (2023–2021).

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.

EPC Rating for 18 Thornthwaite Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Thornthwaite Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£161k

1 Lismore Close, Rubery, Rednal

B45 0JE

2 bed
£160k

1 Jubilee Road, Rubery, Rednal

B45 0LY

2 bed
£163k

1 Grizedale Close, Rubery, Rednal

B45 0JL

£159k

1 Barlow Close, Rubery, Rednal

B45 0LW

2 bed
£159k

1 Durant Close, Rubery, Rednal

B45 0LN

£170k

1 Hereford Close, Rubery, Rednal

B45 0BQ

£172k

1 Crompton Road, Rubery, Rednal

B45 0LH

£175k

1 Charnwood Close, Rubery, Rednal

B45 0JX

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.