What type of property is 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

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

When did 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN last change hands?

4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN last sold for £220,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £130,000 in November 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2005 and April 2021, 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN rose from £130,000 to £220,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

The current EPC rating for 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B47 5HN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN located?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

Police records around 4 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.

Which schools serve 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Simms Lane, B47 5HN is Shawhurst Lane, 202m away. The nearest rail option is Wythall Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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4 Simms Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HN

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Simms Lane

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

4 Simms Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5HN). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2005–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 is 29.1% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 19.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2021 for £220,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Simms Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Simms Lane has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£220,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

22 April 2021Most recent
£220,000
+24.3%over 4 years
8 December 2016
£177,000
+36.2%over 11 years
30 November 2005
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5HN: £255,000 (2025–2018).

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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.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £2,616

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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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Area

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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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