What kind of home is 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW?

8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW?

8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW last sold for £91,500 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £92,000 in September 2009, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW?

Across 2 sales between September 2009 and August 2012, 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW fell from £92,000 to £91,500, a change of £500. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW?

8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW use?

The latest EPC at 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW?

8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW 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 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW in?

8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW sits in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district.

Is 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW 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.

What schools are near 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW?

The closest primary school to 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW is Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School (289m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy (357m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Prospero Close, B45 0EW is Windmill Avenue, 1.2km away. The nearest rail option is Longbridge Rail Station, 2.5km away.

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8 Prospero Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0EW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Prospero Close

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

8 Prospero Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0EW). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 sits 109.8% above the 2012 sale of £91,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£104/sq ft) was about 19.4% below the postcode norm. 14 years since the last transfer (August 2012).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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 3)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2011from Jan 2009

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2025from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC69

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Prospero Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Prospero 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.

8 Prospero Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£91,500

Growth on file: -0.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2012Most recent
£91,500
-0.5%over 2 years
10 September 2009
£92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0EW: £124,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in B45 0EW

On the street

Versus other Prospero Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Prospero Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,116

Street avg £1,520

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

1.2 km

Windmill Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School. 20 schools nearby.

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