What kind of home is 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF?

289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF is a semi-detached house.

What did 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF sell for?

289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF last sold for £150,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and September 2018, 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF rose from £105,000 to £150,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF?

The current EPC rating for 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF?

289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft). That makes it about 40% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B66 1HF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF use?

The latest EPC at 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF have?

289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF has council approval for part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension granted in November 2018 under ref. DC/18/62131. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF?

289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF 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 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF in?

289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF sits in Smethwick. It falls within the B66 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF?

Police records around 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF show an average of 16 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (1067% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF?

The closest primary school to 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF is George Betts Primary Academy (768m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holly Lodge High School College of Science (409m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF?

The closest rail stop to 289 St Pauls Road, B66 1HF is Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station, 259m away. The nearest underground option is Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro), 899m away.

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289 St Pauls Road, Smethwick, B66 1HF

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 289 St Pauls Road

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

289 St Pauls Road is a semi-detached house in Smethwick (B66 1HF). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 45.3% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2018 at £150,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

289 St Pauls Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD58toF33

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%77%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2019from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromF33toC72

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

77%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 289 St Pauls Road, Smethwick, B66 1HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension at 289 St Pauls Road.

Mar 2020
HMOAmendment
In report
Proposed change of use from 6 person house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Class C4) to 8 person HMO (sui generis).
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
DC/19/63805
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Nov 2018
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Proposed single storey side extension, and single and two storey rear extension.
Agent
fORM.architecture
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
DC/18/62131
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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.

289 St Pauls Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£150,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

18 September 2018Most recent
£150,000
+42.9%over 4 years
10 October 2013
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 1HF: £158,000 (2020–2006).

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Versus other St Pauls Road homes

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

On epc rating, 289 St Pauls Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,154

Street avg £1,103

On par

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

16/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holly Lodge High School College of Science. 50 schools nearby.

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