What kind of home is 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The current EPC rating for 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 0DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS use?

The latest EPC at 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

28 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 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS in?

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

What is crime like near 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

Police records around 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS 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 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 28 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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28 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 28 Thornthwaite Close

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

28 Thornthwaite Close is an end-of-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Apr 2012

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2025from Nov 2024

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

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

Current estimate

£191,000

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: £168,000 (2026–2021).

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.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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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

1.5 km

Windmill Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Forestdale Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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