What type of property is 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ?

1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ is a detached house.

When did 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ last change hands?

1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ last sold for £350,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £178,000 in August 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and August 2024, 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ rose from £178,000 to £350,000, a change of £172,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ?

The current EPC rating for 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ?

1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ?

1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ located?

1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ sits in Catshill, Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove. It falls within the B61 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ?

The closest primary school to 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ is Catshill First School (697m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Catshill Middle School (996m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ?

The closest bus stop to 1a Golden Cross Lane, B61 0LQ is Marlbrook Gardens, 44m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

1a, Golden Cross Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove, B61 0LQ

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Catshill, Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove (B61 0LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Sale prices here have outpaced Bromsgrove HPI: 3.4% per year against 0% for the wider region. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 86.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Sold August 2024 for £350,000.

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

A

B

C

C71

D

E

F

G

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 1a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£374,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£350,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

On the street

Versus other Golden Cross Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,500

Street avg £2,198

Strongly above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 110 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£375k

1 Brookvale Close

B61 0DU

£400k

1 Beechcroft Drive

B61 0DS

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Bromsgrove report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Marlbrook Gardens — bus stop.

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 38 points of interest in total.

Scenic

Beautiful places to visit nearby

Curated scenic spots within reach of this postcode, served by Beautifulplaces.ai. Photography and tagging come from their open dataset.

FAQ

Common questions

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1a, Golden Cross Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove, B61 0LQ

About 1a

Energy performance

EPC Rating

Sales history & valuation

Sales timeline

Versus other Golden Cross Lane homes

Similar properties nearby

1 Brookvale Close

1 Beechcroft Drive

The neighbourhood at a glance

Everything within walking distance

Beautiful places to visit nearby

Common questions

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