12 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF
About 12 Herbert James Close
12 Herbert James Close is a property in Smethwick (B66 4TF). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft) and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the 16th smallest of 44 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 44 units on file. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 is 49.3% above the 2013 sale price.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
12 Herbert James Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Oct 2023
EPC Rating
Planning history
12 Herbert James Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
32applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 12 Herbert James Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
12 Herbert James Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£131,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£87,750
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
20 December 2013Most recent
£87,750
Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 4TF: £120,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in B66 4TF
25 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF
Sold Oct 2024
£127,50020 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF
Sold Oct 2022
£128,00015 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF
Sold Jun 2021
£115,00010 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF
Sold Feb 2019
£115,00037 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF
Sold Nov 2018
£120,000
Everything we know about 12 Herbert James Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Herbert James Close homes
12 Herbert James Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,539
Street avg £1,692
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 59 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
Years Held
12 years
Street avg 11 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
1.8 km
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.2 km
Shireland Hall Primary Academy. 55 schools nearby.
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