What type of property is 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

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

What energy rating does 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS have?

5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

5 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 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS located?

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

Is 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Thornthwaite Close

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

5 Thornthwaite Close is a mid-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 B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

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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.

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS

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May 2022
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Installation of ramp access to front with railings.
Council
Northfield
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
2022/02577/PA
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£171,000

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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).

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.

5 Thornthwaite Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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

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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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