What type of property is 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS last change hands?

25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS last sold for £164,000 in December 2022, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The current EPC rating for 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2009 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 0DS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

25 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.

Where is 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS located?

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

How safe is the area around 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

Police records around 25 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.

Which schools serve 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest primary school to 25 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 transport links are near 25 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 25 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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25 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 25 Thornthwaite Close

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

25 Thornthwaite Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £191,000 is 16.5% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£224/sq ft) was about 20.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2022 for £164,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 7)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2009from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromF27toE42

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

May 2013from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE42toD57

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

10%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2013from May 2013

EPC improved fromD57toE53

Low Energy Lighting

89%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2013from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE53toD63

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Jan 2026from Jul 2013

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Jan 2026

EPC improved fromD68toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 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

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£164,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 December 2022Most recent
£164,000

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.

25 Thornthwaite Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,412

Street avg £1,964

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

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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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