What kind of home is 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX?

5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX?

5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX last sold for £292,995 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a C recorded in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX?

5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX use?

The latest EPC at 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX in?

5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX sits in Smethwick. It falls within the B66 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX?

Police records around 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX 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 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX?

The closest primary school to 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX is Galton Valley Primary School (387m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandwell Academy (990m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX?

The closest rail stop to 5 Hidden Lock, B66 2EX is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 596m away. The nearest underground option is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro), 640m away.

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5 Hidden Lock, Smethwick, B66 2EX

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Overview

About 5 Hidden Lock

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

5 Hidden Lock is a four-bedroom detached house in Smethwick (B66 2EX). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft). The latest certificate (July 2020) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in July 2020 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94).

Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 is 23.9% above the 2018 sale price. Sold October 2018 for £292,995.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jul 2020

EPC improved fromC79toB84

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hidden Lock, Smethwick, B66 2EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hidden Lock 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.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£292,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 October 2018Most recent
£292,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 2EX: £347,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in B66 2EX

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On the street

Versus other Hidden Lock homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Hidden Lock runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,616

Street avg £2,549

Above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 112 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Below

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 6 years

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.

Full Smethwick report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

16/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

The Hawthorns Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Galton Valley Primary School. 53 schools nearby.

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