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

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
295 m²
3175 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17a

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

17a is a five-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 G. 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. Other recorded features include a balcony and a basement. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

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). Across 2000–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £825,000 sits 50% above the 2020 sale of £550,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£173/sq ft) was about 32.6% below the postcode norm. Sold July 2020 for £550,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

17a'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 £1,360 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

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

17a 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£825,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£550,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 July 2020Most recent

    £550,000

    +41.0%over 15 years

  2. 15 November 2004

    £390,000

    +73.3%over 4 years

  3. 17 May 2000

    £225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8PL: £440,000 (2025–2019).

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, 17a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,864

Street avg £3,143

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 17a

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

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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.
£854k

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1 Cofton Church Lane, Cofton Hackett

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£625k

1 Chestnut Drive, Cofton Hackett

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5 bed1 bath
£1.1m

1 Cherry Hill Drive, Barnt Green

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5 bed3 bath
£1.2m

1 Cherry Grove, Barnt Green

B45 8LW

5 bed3 bath
£1.5m

1 Brookwood Drive, Barnt Green

B45 8GG

5 bed3 bath
£675k

1 Cleveland Drive, Barnt Green

B45 8XH

4 bed2 bath
£572k

1 Aero Way, Cofton Hackett

B45 8GT

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17a, Cofton Lake Road, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, B45 8PL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.