What kind of home is 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL?

1 Russell Street, B45 8FL is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL last change hands?

1 Russell Street, B45 8FL last sold for £150,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £161,391 in July 2017, so prices have been falling over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL?

Across 2 sales between July 2017 and July 2024, 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL fell from £161,391 to £150,000, a change of £11,391. That works out to roughly -1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL?

1 Russell Street, B45 8FL has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 8FL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL in?

1 Russell Street, B45 8FL sits in Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district in Worcestershire.

What is crime like near 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL?

Police records around 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL 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 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL?

The closest primary school to 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL is Cofton Primary School (1.7km), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colmers School and Sixth Form College (2.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Russell Street, B45 8FL is Reservoir Road, 987m away. The nearest rail option is Barnt Green Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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1 Russell Street, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, B45 8FL

EPC B

Estimated value

£203,000

Since the 2024 sale (£150,000)+35%
Against B45 8FL's recent median (£128,750)+58%

Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£203,000

Against its 2024 sale (£150,000)+35%
Against B45 8FL's recent median (£128,750)+58%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Russell Street is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B45 8FL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
88 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2017
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in B45 8FL
5 sales, median £128,750 (2026–2025)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

7 July 2024Most recent
£150,000
-7.1%over 6 years
27 July 2017
£161,391

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8FL: £128,750 (2026–2025).

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Overview

About 1 Russell Street

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

1 Russell Street is a semi-detached house in Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8FL). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft). The latest certificate (July 2017) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94).

Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 is 35.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£158/sq ft) was about 28.1% below the postcode norm. Sold July 2024 for £150,000.

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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

Jul 2017

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 July 2027

8 months remaining

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Russell Street, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, B45 8FL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Russell Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Russell Street homes

Four headline reads against 59 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Russell Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,705

Street avg £2,669

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 5 years

Below

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.

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Crime

217/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Reservoir Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Cofton Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Cofton Primary SchoolPrimary1.7km
St Andrew's CofE First SchoolPrimary1.8km
Rednal Hill Junior SchoolPrimary1.8km
Rednal Hill Infant SchoolPrimary1.8km

Nearest stops

Reservoir RoadBus stop987m
Rednal IslandBus stop1.1km
Cofton Church LaneBus stop1.1km
Elliot GardensBus stop1.3km

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,351 reports42%
Anti-social Behaviour363 reports11%
Criminal Damage & Arson258 reports8%
Shoplifting225 reports7%

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Method

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 1 Russell Street is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in B45 8FL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 1 Russell Street. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Russell Street was lodged in July 2017 at band B and is valid until July 2027. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1 Russell Street. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 16 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B45 8FL, not by walking route.

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