What type of property is 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA?

5 Crown Street, B66 4TA is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA last change hands?

5 Crown Street, B66 4TA last sold for £210,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,950 in June 2010, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2010 and September 2021, 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA rose from £157,950 to £210,000, a change of £52,050. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA?

5 Crown Street, B66 4TA has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B66 4TA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA?

5 Crown Street, B66 4TA is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA located?

5 Crown Street, B66 4TA sits in Smethwick. It falls within the B66 postcode district.

Is 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA 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 Crown Street, B66 4TA?

The closest primary school to 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA is Shireland Hall Primary Academy (120m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shireland Collegiate Academy (803m), with 15 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA?

The closest rail stop to 5 Crown Street, B66 4TA is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 1.7km away. The nearest underground option is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), 1.7km away.

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5 Crown Street, Smethwick, B66 4TA

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Crown Street

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

5 Crown Street is a mid-terrace house in Smethwick (B66 4TA). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 2010–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 49.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2021 for £210,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC74

Hot Water

Very GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Crown Street, Smethwick, B66 4TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Crown Street 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 in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£210,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2021Most recent
£210,000
+33.0%over 11 years
28 June 2010
£157,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 4TA: £200,000 (2021–2014).

Nearby sales in B66 4TA

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On the street

Versus other Crown Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Crown Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,561

Street avg £1,776

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

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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

1.7 km

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

Shireland Hall Primary Academy. 57 schools nearby.

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