What type of property is 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY?

15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY last change hands?

15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY last sold for £122,000 in January 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £117,600 in December 2005, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2005 and January 2008, 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY rose from £117,600 to £122,000, a change of £4,400. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY?

15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B66 2BY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY?

15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY 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.

Where is 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY located?

15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY sits in Smethwick. It falls within the B66 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY?

Police records around 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY 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 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY?

The closest primary school to 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY is Galton Valley Primary School (93m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandwell Academy (979m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY?

The closest rail stop to 15 Hanson Close, B66 2BY is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 386m away. The nearest underground option is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro), 735m away.

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15 Hanson Close, Smethwick, B66 2BY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Hanson Close

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

15 Hanson Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Smethwick (B66 2BY). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since January 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 is 40.2% above the 2008 sale price.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2014

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Hanson Close, Smethwick, B66 2BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Hanson Close 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£122,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2008Most recent
£122,000
+3.7%over 2 years
23 December 2005
£117,600

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 2BY: £135,000 (2016–2007).

Nearby sales in B66 2BY

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On the street

Versus other Hanson Close homes

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

On years held, 15 Hanson Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,068

Street avg £1,957

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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

0.4 km

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

Galton Valley Primary School. 54 schools nearby.

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