What type of property is 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW?

5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW?

5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW last sold for £125,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £32,000 in September 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between September 1997 and April 2019, 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW rose from £32,000 to £125,000, a change of £93,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW?

5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 0LW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW heated?

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

What council tax band is 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW?

5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW 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.

Where is 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW located?

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

Is 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW 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 Barlow Close, B45 0LW?

The closest primary school to 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW is Reaside Academy (466m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy (881m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Barlow Close, B45 0LW is Hillview Road, 1.0km away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Barlow Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0LW

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Barlow Close

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

5 Barlow Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0LW). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Sold April 2019 for £125,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 42.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£149/sq ft) was about 70.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

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 2)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Aug 2014

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

83%44%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Barlow 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.

5 Barlow Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£125,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

4 April 2019Most recent
£125,000
+190.7%over 18 years
20 July 2000
£43,000
+2.5%over 1 year
20 May 1999
£41,950
+31.1%over 1 year
25 September 1997
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0LW: £98,000 (2019–2011).

Nearby sales in B45 0LW

On the street

Versus other Barlow Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Barlow Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,603

Street avg £1,101

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly 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

1.0 km

Hillview Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Reaside Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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