What type of property is 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ?

8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ?

8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ last sold for £115,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £69,950 in June 2010, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2010 and August 2023, 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ rose from £69,950 to £115,000, a change of £45,050. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a C recorded in October 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ?

8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ?

8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ located?

8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ sits in Smethwick. It falls within the B66 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ?

Police records around 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ 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.

Which schools serve 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ is Galton Valley Primary School (730m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holly Lodge High School College of Science (636m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ?

The closest rail stop to 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, B66 1QQ is Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station, 118m away. The nearest underground option is Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro), 901m away.

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8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, Smethwick, B66 1QQ

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Cygnet Court

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

8 Cygnet Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Smethwick (B66 1QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band A. At 55 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 8 Cygnet Court (42–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (82 versus a worst of 77). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (June 2021) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£194/sq ft) was about 55.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £115,000 in August 2023.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

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.

For a compact home of this size, this rating sits in the top tier locally.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromC70toB82

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, Smethwick, B66 1QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cygnet Court has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

8 Cygnet Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£115,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

3 August 2023Most recent
£115,000
+64.4%over 13 years
16 June 2010
£69,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 1QQ: £110,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in B66 1QQ

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On the street

Versus other Holly Lane homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Cygnet Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,091

Street avg £1,418

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Holly Lodge High School College of Science. 51 schools nearby.

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