What kind of home is 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL?

18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL?

18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL last sold for £138,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,000 in May 2011, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2011 and October 2020, 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL rose from £79,000 to £138,000, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL?

The current EPC rating for 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL?

18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL use?

The latest EPC at 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL?

18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL 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 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL in?

18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL sits in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district.

Is 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL 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 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL?

The closest primary school to 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL is Reaside Academy (409m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy (421m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL?

The closest bus stop to 18 Dorset Close, B45 0NL is Windmill Avenue, 1.0km away. The nearest rail option is Longbridge Rail Station, 3.0km away.

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18 Dorset Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0NL

Extendable

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Dorset Close

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

18 Dorset Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0NL). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2011–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 42% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 150.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £138,000.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Dorset Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 0NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Dorset 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£138,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

29 October 2020Most recent
£138,000
+74.7%over 9 years
19 May 2011
£79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 0NL: £110,500 (2024–2004).

Nearby sales in B45 0NL

On the street

Versus other Dorset Close homes

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

Habitable Rooms for 18 Dorset Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

217/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Windmill Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Reaside Academy. 17 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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