What kind of home is 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 0LS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS in?

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

Is 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS show an average of 217 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bishop Close, B45 0LS is Hillview Road, 952m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Bishop Close

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

8 Bishop Close is an end-of-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0LS). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since November 2017. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Nov 2017

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

May 2025from Mar 2024

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

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

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

Current estimate

£149,000

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 0LS: £135,000 (2025–2017).

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.

8 Bishop Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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

217/mo

Falling 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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Common questions

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