What kind of home is 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

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

When did 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP last change hands?

8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP last sold for £93,000 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £45,000 in September 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2002 and February 2015, 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP rose from £45,000 to £93,000, a change of £48,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B66 4QP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP use?

The latest EPC at 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

8 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 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

Police records around 8 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 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Lime Grove, B66 4QP?

The closest rail stop to 8 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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8 Lime Grove, Florence Road, Smethwick, B66 4QP

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Lime Grove

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

8 Lime Grove is a mid-terrace house in Smethwick (B66 4QP). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 sits 73.1% above the 2015 sale of £93,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in February 2015.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Lime Grove, Florence Road, Smethwick, B66 4QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£93,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

13 February 2015Most recent
£93,000
+12.0%over 9 years
1 March 2005
£83,000
+84.4%over 2 years
22 September 2002
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 4QP: £83,000 (2024–2013).

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.

8 Lime Grove outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,329

Street avg £1,568

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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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