What kind of home is 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP is a mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP sell for?

2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP last sold for £240,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £71,500 in June 2015, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2015 and May 2024, 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP rose from £71,500 to £240,000, a change of £168,500. That works out to roughly +14.4% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP use?

The latest EPC at 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP 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.

Which area is 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP in?

2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP sits in Smethwick. It falls within the B66 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

Police records around 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP 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 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

The closest primary school to 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP is Shireland Hall Primary Academy (284m), one of 44 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shireland Collegiate Academy (430m), with 15 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

The closest rail stop to 2 Lime Grove, B66 4QP is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 1.5km away. The nearest underground option is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 1.9km away.

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2 Lime Grove, Florence Road, Smethwick, B66 4QP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Lime Grove

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

2 Lime Grove is a mid-terrace house in Smethwick (B66 4QP). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £153,000 is 36.3% below the 2024 sale of £240,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£360/sq ft) was about 233.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £240,000 in May 2024.

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Valuation

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Jul 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Nov 2015from Feb 2013

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Lime Grove, Florence Road, Smethwick, B66 4QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Lime Grove 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.

Latest sale on 2 Lime Grove was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£240,000

Growth on file: 14.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2024Most recent
£240,000
+235.7%over 8 years
1 June 2015
£71,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 4QP: £83,000 (2021–2005).

Nearby sales in B66 4QP

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On the street

Versus other Lime Grove homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Lime Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,871

Street avg £1,144

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

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

1.5 km

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Shireland Hall Primary Academy. 59 schools nearby.

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