What type of property is 7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

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

What is the EPC rating for 7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The current EPC rating for 7 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.

What is the floor area of 7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 0DS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

7 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 7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS located?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

Police records around 7 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 7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Thornthwaite Close, B45 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 7 Thornthwaite Close

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

7 Thornthwaite Close is a mid-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 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 December 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average 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 88).

At 98 m² it's 24.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 32 EPCs).

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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

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromC71toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

33%75%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2025from Aug 2023

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Thornthwaite Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

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

Current estimate

£175,000

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).

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.

On floor area, 7 Thornthwaite Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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.

£175k

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1 Dartmoor Close, Rubery, Rednal

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£170k

1 Hereford Close, Rubery, Rednal

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£187k

1 Canvey Close, Rubery, Rednal

B45 0NS

£187k

1 Lysander Road, Rubery, Rednal

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£163k

1 Grizedale Close, Rubery, Rednal

B45 0JL

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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