What kind of home is 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ?

21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ?

The current EPC rating for 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ?

21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ has a recorded floor area of 171 m² (1,841 sq ft). That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 8NZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ use?

The latest EPC at 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ in?

21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ sits in Barnt Green, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ in a safe area?

Police records around 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ 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 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ?

The closest primary school to 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ is St Andrew's CofE First School (452m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alvechurch CofE Middle School (2.1km).

What is the nearest station to 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ?

The closest bus stop to 21a, Hewell Lane, B45 8NZ is Sandhills Lane, 136m away. The nearest rail option is Barnt Green Rail Station, 180m away.

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21a, Hewell Lane, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NZ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

171 m²

1841 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21a

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

21a is a detached house in Barnt Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 171 m² (around 1841 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 171 m² it's 27.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (134 m² median across 16 EPCs).

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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.

21a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Mar 2015

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE43toD58

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2014from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD58toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Mar 2015from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromC75toD66

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%35%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21a, Hewell Lane, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21a 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.

21a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£642,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8NZ: £678,850 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in B45 8NZ

On the street

Versus other Hewell Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

171 m²

Street avg 144 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Cleveland Drive, Barnt Green

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4 bed3 bath

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1 Bittell Lane, Barnt Green

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Bittell Court, Bittell Road, Barnt Green

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5 bed3 bath

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sandhills Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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