When did 8 Flax Close, B47 5HS last change hands?

8 Flax Close, B47 5HS last sold for £128,000 in January 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 8 Flax Close, B47 5HS?

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

Which area is 8 Flax Close, B47 5HS in?

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

Is 8 Flax Close, B47 5HS in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Flax Close, B47 5HS?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Flax Close, B47 5HS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Flax Close, B47 5HS is Simms Lane, 153m away. The nearest rail option is Wythall Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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8 Flax Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HS

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 8 Flax Close

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

8 Flax Close is a property in Hollywood, Birmingham, Birmingham (B47 5HS). It has council tax band C.

Held since January 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Flax Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Last sold (2005)

£128,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 January 2005Most recent
£128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B47 5HS: £180,000 (2025–2008).

Nearby sales in B47 5HS

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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

Simms Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodrush High School. 11 schools nearby.

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