What type of property is 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

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

When did 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP last change hands?

5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP last sold for £60,000 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,000 in May 2000, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2000 and December 2013, 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP rose from £25,000 to £60,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in December 2009. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (728 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

5 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.

Where is 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

The closest rail stop to 5 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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5 Lime Grove, Florence Road, Smethwick, B66 4QP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

728 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Lime Grove

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

5 Lime Grove is a mid-terrace house in Smethwick (B66 4QP). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 728 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2009) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. The latest certificate is from December 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 sits 131.7% above the 2013 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£82/sq ft) was about 25.1% below the postcode norm. Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

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.

5 Lime Grove's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Dec 2019

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2009

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2009from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD61

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Lime Grove, Florence Road, Smethwick, B66 4QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Lime Grove has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£60,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

3 December 2013Most recent
£60,000
+140.0%over 13 years
11 May 2000
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 4QP: £93,000 (2024–2015).

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.

5 Lime Grove is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£888

Street avg £1,641

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Comparables

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1 bed1 bath

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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