What type of property is 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY?

1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY sell for?

1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY last sold for £87,500 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,500 in November 2000, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2000 and November 2017, 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY rose from £35,500 to £87,500, a change of £52,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY?

1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY?

1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY 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 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY located?

1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY sits in Smethwick. It falls within the B66 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY?

Police records around 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY 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 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY?

The closest primary school to 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY is Shireland Technology Primary (145m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shireland Collegiate Academy (110m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY?

The closest rail stop to 1 Capethorn Road, B66 4LY is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 1.4km away. The nearest underground option is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 2.2km away.

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1 Capethorn Road, Smethwick, B66 4LY

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Capethorn Road

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

1 Capethorn Road is an end-of-terrace house in Smethwick (B66 4LY). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump.

Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £162,000 sits 85.1% above the 2017 sale of £87,500. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs). Last sold in November 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from May 2013

EPC improved fromF36toE52

Low Energy Lighting

38%13%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Capethorn Road, Smethwick, B66 4LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Capethorn Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

32applications 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.

1 Capethorn Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£87,500

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2017Most recent
£87,500
+146.5%over 17 years
10 November 2000
£35,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 4LY: £165,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B66 4LY

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On the street

Versus other Capethorn Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Capethorn Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,182

Street avg £1,498

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly below

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

16/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

Shireland Collegiate Academy. 55 schools nearby.

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