What type of property is 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS?

1 Flax Close, B47 5HS is a mid-terrace house.

When did 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS last change hands?

1 Flax Close, B47 5HS last sold for £220,000 in October 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £140,000 in September 2016. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2016 and October 2021, 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS rose from £140,000 to £220,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS?

1 Flax Close, B47 5HS has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B47 5HS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS?

1 Flax Close, B47 5HS is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS located?

1 Flax Close, B47 5HS sits in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B47 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS 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 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS?

The closest primary school to 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS is Coppice Primary School (504m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodrush High School (335m).

What transport links are near 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Flax Close, B47 5HS is Simms Lane, 153m away. The nearest rail option is Wythall Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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1 Flax Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HS

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Flax Close

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

1 Flax Close is a mid-terrace house in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5HS). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2016–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 is 17.7% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £220,000 in October 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Flax Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Flax Close 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.

1 Flax Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£220,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

28 October 2021Most recent
£220,000
+22.2%over 11 months
13 November 2020
£180,000
+28.6%over 4 years
29 September 2016
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5HS: £160,000 (2025–2002).

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On the street

Versus other Flax Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Flax Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Birmingham district page.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Simms Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodrush High School. 11 schools nearby.

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