What kind of home is 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH?

11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH last change hands?

11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH last sold for £378,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £376,000 in October 2011, so prices have been flat over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH?

Across 2 sales between October 2011 and January 2013, 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH rose from £376,000 to £378,000, a change of £2,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH?

The current EPC rating for 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH?

11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 8NH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH use?

The latest EPC at 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH?

11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH in?

11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH sits in Barnt Green, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district in Worcestershire.

What is crime like near 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH?

Police records around 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH?

The closest primary school to 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH is St Andrew's CofE First School (138m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alvechurch CofE Middle School (1.9km).

How well connected is 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH?

The closest bus stop to 11 Orchard Croft, B45 8NH is Poplar Drive, 153m away. The nearest rail option is Barnt Green Rail Station, 323m away.

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11 Orchard Croft, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NH

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11 Orchard Croft

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

11 Orchard Croft is a four-bedroom detached house in Barnt Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8NH). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2025) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (99 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £608,000 sits 60.8% above the 2013 sale of £378,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in January 2013.

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

Bedrooms4
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

11 Orchard Croft ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from May 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Feb 2025from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromE52toB81

Low Energy Lighting

41%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Orchard Croft, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Orchard Croft 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

11 Orchard Croft changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£608,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2013)

£378,000

Growth on file: 0.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

4 January 2013Most recent
£378,000
+0.5%over 1 year
2 October 2011
£376,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8NH: £495,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in B45 8NH

On the street

Versus other Orchard Croft homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 11 Orchard Croft stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,842

Street avg £3,861

Below

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Poplar Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Andrew's CofE First School. 5 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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