What kind of home is 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA?

51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA?

51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA last sold for £165,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £66,500 in March 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2002 and April 2023, 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA rose from £66,500 to £165,000, a change of £98,500. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA?

The current EPC rating for 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA?

51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B66 1RA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA use?

The latest EPC at 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA?

51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA 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 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA in?

51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA sits in Smethwick. It falls within the B66 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA?

Police records around 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA 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 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA?

The closest primary school to 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA is Galton Valley Primary School (235m), one of 41 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandwell Academy (1.1km), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA?

The closest rail stop to 51 Doulton Drive, B66 1RA is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 246m away. The nearest underground option is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro), 871m away.

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51 Doulton Drive, Smethwick, B66 1RA

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 51 Doulton Drive

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

51 Doulton Drive is a mid-terrace house in Smethwick (B66 1RA). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 is 26.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 90.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 75 m² it's 23.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (98 m² median across 64 EPCs). Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £165,000.

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Risks

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from May 2009

EPC improved fromC74toD65

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Nov 2022from Jan 2019

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Doulton Drive, Smethwick, B66 1RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Doulton Drive 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£165,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

12 April 2023Most recent
£165,000
+148.1%over 21 years
15 March 2002
£66,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 1RA: £186,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in B66 1RA

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On the street

Versus other Doulton Drive homes

Four headline reads against 64 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

51 Doulton Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,200

Street avg £1,570

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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 Smethwick district page.

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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

0.2 km

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Galton Valley Primary School. 54 schools nearby.

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