What type of property is 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT?

16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT is a 5-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT sell for?

16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT last sold for £570,000 in September 2025. Before that, it sold for £340,000 in March 2010, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2010 and September 2025, 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT rose from £340,000 to £570,000, a change of £230,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT?

The current EPC rating for 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT?

16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 39% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B47 5BT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT have?

16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT has 4 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in August 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT?

16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT located?

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

Is 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT 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.

Which schools serve 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT?

The closest primary school to 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT is Coppice Primary School (908m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodrush High School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT?

The closest bus stop to 16 Dark Lane, B47 5BT is Dark Lane, 329m away. The nearest rail option is Wythall Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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16 Dark Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5BT

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Dark Lane

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

16 Dark Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5BT). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 169 m² the property is well over the postcode median (119 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £570,000 — fresh data. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 46.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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 4)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2009from Feb 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2010from Mar 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Dark Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2009
Full
In report
Removal of Condition 9 of planning approval B/2008/0119 to enable the retention of the original access
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
09/0427
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May 2009
Conditions
In report
Discharge of Condition 8 to approval B/2008/0119.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
09/0102
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What's in 16 Dark Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5BT'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.

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

Current estimate

£555,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£570,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

3 September 2025Most recent
£570,000
+67.6%over 15 years
24 March 2010
£340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5BT: £440,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Dark Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Dark Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,373

Street avg £2,772

Above

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£557k

1 Cherry Walk, Hollywood

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Chesterwood, Hollywood

B47 5EN

4 bed1 bath

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1 Beech Road, Hollywood

B47 5QS

4 bed

£456k

1 Coppice Gardens, Hollywood

B47 5JJ

4 bed2 bath

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1 Alfreda Avenue, Hollywood

B47 5BP

4 bed

£410k

1 Cropthorne Drive, Hollywood

B47 5PZ

3 bed2 bath

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1 Beaudesert Road, Hollywood

B47 5DT

3 bed1 bath

£302k

1 Bramley Drive, Hollywood

B47 5RD

3 bed1 bath

Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Dark Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Coppice Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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