What type of property is 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF last sold for £89,000 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

The current EPC rating for 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a C recorded in October 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF located?

14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF sits in Smethwick. It falls within the B66 postcode district.

Is 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF 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 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

The closest primary school to 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF is Shireland Hall Primary Academy (181m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shireland Collegiate Academy (815m), with 15 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

The closest rail stop to 14 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 1.8km away. The nearest underground option is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), 1.9km away.

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14 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Herbert James Close

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

14 Herbert James Close is a mid-terrace house in Smethwick (B66 4TF). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2024) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 62 m² this is the 32nd 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, with this unit at the top.

Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 sits 50.6% above the 2014 sale of £89,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). On the market in June 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 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.

14 Herbert James Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromC77toB81

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Herbert James Close 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.

14 Herbert James Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£89,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2014Most recent
£89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 4TF: £120,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in B66 4TF

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On the street

Versus other Herbert James Close homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 14 Herbert James Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,435

Street avg £1,696

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

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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

1.8 km

Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shireland Hall Primary Academy. 55 schools nearby.

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