What kind of home is 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS?

7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS last change hands?

7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS last sold for £420,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £215,000 in August 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2012 and August 2023, 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS rose from £215,000 to £420,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS?

The current EPC rating for 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS?

7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B47 5BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS use?

The latest EPC at 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS?

7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS?

7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS in?

7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS sits in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B47 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Other theft makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS?

The closest primary school to 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS is Coppice Primary School (798m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodrush High School (921m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS?

The closest bus stop to 7 Dark Lane, B47 5BS is Dark Lane, 144m away. The nearest rail option is Wythall Rail Station, 2.2km away.

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7 Dark Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5BS

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Dark Lane

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

7 Dark Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5BS). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£398/sq ft) was about 111.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 98 m² it's 29.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (139 m² median across 7 EPCs). Sold August 2023 for £420,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromF33toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Dark Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Dark Lane has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

Oct 2025
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
6m Single story rear extension, dual pitched roof extending out with a gable wall at end of extension.
Agent
J L Davis Design
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
25/00951/HHPRIO
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Mar 2020
Outline
In report
Side dormer roof extension
Agent
Tristan Arthur Architects
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
20/00334/CPL
View planning record

What's in 7 Dark Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5BS's planning history?

2 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Dark Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£436,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£420,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

6 August 2023Most recent
£420,000
+95.3%over 10 years
21 August 2012
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5BS: £435,000 (2021–2016).

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On the street

Versus other Dark Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Dark Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,286

Street avg £2,835

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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

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1 Bramley Drive, Hollywood

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Beaudesert Close, Hollywood

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1 Coppice Gardens, Hollywood

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1 Alfreda Avenue, Hollywood

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1 Chesterwood, Hollywood

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1 Cherry Walk, Hollywood

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dark Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Coppice Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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