What kind of home is 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN last change hands?

23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN last sold for £125,000 in July 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B47 5HN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN use?

The latest EPC at 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN have?

23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN 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 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN in?

23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN sits in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B47 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN 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 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

The closest primary school to 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN is Coppice Primary School (577m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodrush High School (416m).

What transport links are near 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

The closest bus stop to 23 Simms Lane, B47 5HN is Shawhurst Lane, 202m away. The nearest rail option is Wythall Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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23 Simms Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HN

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 23 Simms Lane

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

23 Simms Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5HN). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since July 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 sits 100% above the 2010 sale of £125,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£171/sq ft) was about 22.9% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

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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

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 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Feb 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Simms Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2011
New BuildFull
In report
New end terrace property with parking.
Documents
27 docs on file
Reference
10/1072
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Aug 2010
New BuildOutline
In report
Construct new end terrace property with parking
Reference
P10/0077
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What's in 23 Simms Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HN's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and 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.

23 Simms Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 July 2010Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5HN: £255,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in B47 5HN

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On the street

Versus other Simms Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Simms Lane is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,838

Street avg £2,762

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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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1 Beaudesert Close, Hollywood

B47 5DR

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1 Bramley Drive, Hollywood

B47 5RD

3 bed1 bath

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1 Beaudesert Road, Hollywood

B47 5DT

3 bed1 bath

£410k

1 Cropthorne Drive, Hollywood

B47 5PZ

3 bed2 bath

£329k

1 Easton Grove, Hollywood

B47 5LN

2 bed1 bath

£390k

1 Alfreda Avenue, Hollywood

B47 5BP

4 bed

£456k

1 Coppice Gardens, Hollywood

B47 5JJ

4 bed2 bath

£514k

1 Chesterwood, Hollywood

B47 5EN

4 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Shawhurst Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Woodrush High School. 12 schools nearby.

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