What type of property is 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS last change hands?

12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS last sold for £123,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in February 2011, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2011 and September 2017, 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS rose from £90,000 to £123,000, a change of £33,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 76% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 0LS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS 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 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS located?

12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS sits in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district.

Is 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS 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 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

The closest primary school to 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS is Reaside Academy (354m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy (796m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bishop Close, B45 0LS is Hillview Road, 952m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Bishop Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0LS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 12 Bishop Close

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

12 Bishop Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0LS). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (54 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2011–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 sits 54.5% above the 2017 sale of £123,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£130/sq ft) was about 21.6% below the postcode norm. Last sold in September 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Nov 2010

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Oct 2023from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD56toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bishop Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bishop Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

12 Bishop Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£123,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

24 September 2017Most recent
£123,000
+36.7%over 6 years
11 February 2011
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0LS: £124,000 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in B45 0LS

On the street

Versus other Bishop Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 12 Bishop Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,398

Street avg £1,585

On par

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Hillview Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Reaside Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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