What kind of home is 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU?

4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU is a semi-detached house.

What did 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU sell for?

4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU last sold for £139,384 in October 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in April 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU?

4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU use?

The latest EPC at 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU?

4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU in?

4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU sits in Smethwick. It falls within the B66 postcode district.

Is 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU 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 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU?

The closest primary school to 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU is Cape Primary School (117m), one of 41 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shireland Collegiate Academy (791m), with 15 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU?

The closest rail stop to 4 Kelvin Drive, B66 4SU is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 1.6km away. The nearest underground option is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), 1.7km away.

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4 Kelvin Drive, Smethwick, B66 4SU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Kelvin Drive

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

4 Kelvin Drive is a semi-detached house in Smethwick (B66 4SU). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

It hasn't traded since October 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 sits 51.4% above the 2008 sale of £139,384.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2020

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2020from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB83toC76

Low Energy Lighting

6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Kelvin Drive, Smethwick, B66 4SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Kelvin Drive 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£139,384

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 October 2008Most recent
£139,384

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 4SU: £139,384 (2023–2008).

Nearby sales in B66 4SU

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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

1.6 km

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cape Primary School. 56 schools nearby.

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