What type of property is 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS last change hands?

49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS last sold for £197,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in September 2021, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2021 and February 2023, 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS rose from £170,000 to £197,000, a change of £27,000. That works out to roughly +11.2% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS have?

The current EPC rating for 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS heated?

The latest EPC at 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

49 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 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS located?

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

What is crime like near 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

Police records around 49 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 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest primary school to 49 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 49 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 49 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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49 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 49 Thornthwaite Close

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

49 Thornthwaite Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2021–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 34.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £197,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Nov 2016

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 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.

49 Thornthwaite Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2023)

£197,000

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

17 February 2023Most recent
£197,000
+15.9%over 1 year
26 September 2021
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0DS: £140,000 (2023–1996).

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.

49 Thornthwaite Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,558

Street avg £1,927

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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