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5 Newman Drive, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, B45 8FY

EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Overview

About 5 Newman Drive

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

5 Newman Drive is a semi-detached house in Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8FY). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft). The latest certificate (August 2018) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 97).

Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 sits 53.1% above the 2018 sale of £128,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 33.7% below the postcode norm. At 59 m² it sits well below the postcode median (96 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £128,000.

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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.

5 Newman Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Newman Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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 Newman Drive valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£128,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 November 2018Most recent

    £128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8FY: £372,500 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Newman Drive homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Newman Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,169

Street avg £3,363

Strongly below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 5 years

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Newman Drive

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£198k

1 Cofton Park Close, Rednal

B45 8DE

£202k

1 Cofton Court, Rednal

B45 8XR

£213k

1 Amroth Close, Rednal

B45 8SL

3 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Ardern Drive, Cofton Hackett

B45 8UJ

£307k

1 Ashmead Drive, Cofton Hackett

B45 8AA

£340k

1 Butterwick Close, Barnt Green

B45 8BF

3 bed1 bath
£354k

1 Coach Cottages, Barnt Green

B45 8QB

3 bed
£403k

1 Ash Bridge Court, Rednal

B45 8EP

4 bed
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

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Reservoir Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Cofton Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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