What kind of home is Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ?

Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ?

Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ last sold for £118,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ?

The current EPC rating for Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ?

Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B45 8XZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ use?

The latest EPC at Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ?

Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ in?

Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ sits in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ?

Police records around Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ 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 Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ?

The closest primary school to Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ is St Columba's Catholic Primary School (181m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colmers School and Sixth Form College (702m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ?

The closest rail stop to Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, B45 8XZ is Longbridge Rail Station, 863m away. The nearest bus option is Elliot Gardens, 1.4km away.

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Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8XZ

Property type

Detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 8

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

Flat 8 is a two-bedroom detached house in Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8XZ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 51 m² this is the 6th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–78 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 is 10.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£215/sq ft) was about 49.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £118,000 in March 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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)

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromE48toD60

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 8, 71 Rednal Mill Drive, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8XZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 8 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.

Flat 8 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£118,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 March 2024Most recent
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8XZ: £218,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in B45 8XZ

On the street

Versus other Rednal Mill Drive homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Flat 8 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,314

Street avg £1,568

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Longbridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

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