What kind of home is 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU?

4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU?

4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU last sold for £119,950 in November 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £54,950 in April 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between April 1995 and November 2005, 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU rose from £54,950 to £119,950, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU?

4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU use?

The latest EPC at 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU?

4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU in?

4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU sits in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district.

Is 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU in a safe area?

Police records around 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU show an average of 217 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU?

The closest primary school to 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU is St Columba's Catholic Primary School (133m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colmers School and Sixth Form College (793m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU?

The closest rail stop to 4a, Knowle Close, B45 8XU is Longbridge Rail Station, 802m away. The nearest bus option is Elliot Gardens, 1.4km away.

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4a, Knowle Close, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8XU

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a semi-detached house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8XU). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Held since November 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1995–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 sits 74.2% above the 2005 sale of £119,950.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromD62toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Knowle Close, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8XU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£119,950

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

10 November 2005Most recent
£119,950
+13.2%
31 July 2005
£106,000
+15.2%over 1 year
21 August 2003
£92,000
+75.2%over 4 years
12 February 1999
£52,500
-4.5%over 3 years
3 April 1995
£54,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8XU: £187,500 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in B45 8XU

On the street

Versus other Knowle Close homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 4a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,142

Street avg £2,660

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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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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

217/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Longbridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Columba's Catholic Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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