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5 Ashmead Drive, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, B45 8AA

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Ashmead Drive

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

5 Ashmead Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8AA). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Held since September 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £347,000 sits 174.3% above the 2001 sale of £126,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£111/sq ft) was about 49.3% below the postcode norm.

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
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromE54toD65
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ashmead Drive, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, B45 8AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ashmead Drive has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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 Ashmead Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£347,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£126,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 September 2001Most recent

    £126,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8AA: £365,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Ashmead Drive homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Ashmead Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,193

Street avg £3,189

Strongly below

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Ashmead Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£354k

1 Coach Cottages, Barnt Green

B45 8QB

3 bed
£340k

1 Butterwick Close, Barnt Green

B45 8BF

3 bed1 bath
£492k

1 Clayton Gardens, Lickey

B45 8EQ

3 bed2 bath
£213k

1 Amroth Close, Rednal

B45 8SL

3 bed1 bath
£672k

1 Bittell Road, Barnt Green

B45 8LP

3 bed2 bath
£403k

1 Ash Bridge Court, Rednal

B45 8EP

4 bed
£427k

1 Arrow Drive, Cofton Hackett

B45 8FW

4 bed3 bath
£572k

1 Aero Way, Cofton Hackett

B45 8GT

4 bed3 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Birmingham district page.
Full Birmingham report

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Rednal Island — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Rednal Hill Junior School. 17 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Ashmead Drive, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, B45 8AA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.