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Helens Gate, Drake, Plymouth Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8JE

EPC B1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Floor area
394 m²
4241 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 88
Overview

About Helens Gate

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

Helens Gate is a detached house in Barnt Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8JE). It has a recorded floor area of 394 m² (around 4241 sq ft). The latest certificate (December 2018) returns a high B (score 88), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating.

At 394 m² the property is well over the postcode median (264 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2025. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £1,946,000 is 15.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£398/sq ft) was about 43.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2019 for £1,690,000.

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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.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

EPC Rating

A
B
B88
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Detached HouseEPC BDetached over 300m²

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Helens Gate, Drake, Plymouth Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Helens Gate, Drake, Plymouth Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8JE

1decisions7documents2nearby
  1. Feb 2025
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    T1 Sycamore - Fell. Tree is in decline.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    TPO25/028
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Helens Gate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,946,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£1,690,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 June 2019Most recent

    £1,690,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8JE: £1,475,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Plymouth Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Helens Gate stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,289

Street avg £3,715

Strongly above

Floor Area

394 m²

Street avg 296 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 9.7 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 8 years

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Helens Gate

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£1.8m

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£1.5m

1 Brookwood Drive, Barnt Green

B45 8GG

5 bed3 bath
£1.2m

1 Cherry Grove, Barnt Green

B45 8LW

5 bed3 bath
£1.1m

1 Cherry Hill Drive, Barnt Green

B45 8JY

5 bed3 bath
£989k

1 Cofton Church Lane, Cofton Hackett

B45 8PS

5 bed2 bath
£854k

1 Bittell Court, Bittell Road, Barnt Green

B45 8LU

5 bed3 bath
£750k

1 Bittell Lane, Barnt Green

B45 8NS

£675k

1 Cleveland Drive, Barnt Green

B45 8XH

4 bed2 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

0.3 km

Cherry Hill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

St Andrew's CofE First School. 4 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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