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17 Cofton Lake Road, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, B45 8PL

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
295 m²
3175 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Cofton Lake Road

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

17 Cofton Lake Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8PL). It has a recorded floor area of 295 m² (around 3175 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Held since January 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 295 m² the property is well over the postcode median (119 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £735,000 sits 124.4% above the 2010 sale of £327,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£103/sq ft) was about 59.8% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

17 Cofton Lake Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromD55toC73
Low Energy Lighting
20%84%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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

From £1,220 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Cofton Lake Road, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, B45 8PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Cofton Lake Road has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

17 Cofton Lake Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£735,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2010)

£327,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 January 2010Most recent

    £327,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8PL: £550,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Cofton Lake Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 17 Cofton Lake Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,110

Street avg £3,183

Strongly below

Floor Area

295 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.9 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Cofton Lake Road

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.
£672k

1 Bittell Road, Barnt Green

B45 8LP

3 bed2 bath
£492k

1 Clayton Gardens, Lickey

B45 8EQ

3 bed2 bath
£675k

1 Cleveland Drive, Barnt Green

B45 8XH

4 bed2 bath
£354k

1 Coach Cottages, Barnt Green

B45 8QB

3 bed
£340k

1 Butterwick Close, Barnt Green

B45 8BF

3 bed1 bath
£572k

1 Aero Way, Cofton Hackett

B45 8GT

4 bed3 bath
£213k

1 Amroth Close, Rednal

B45 8SL

3 bed1 bath
£427k

1 Arrow Drive, Cofton Hackett

B45 8FW

4 bed3 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

0.2 km

Reservoir Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery. 12 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

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