What was the last sold price for 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF last sold for £87,500 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

The current EPC rating for 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B66 4TF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

16 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 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF located?

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

What is crime like near 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

Police records around 16 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 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

The closest primary school to 16 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 16 Herbert James Close, B66 4TF?

The closest rail stop to 16 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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16 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Herbert James Close

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

16 Herbert James Close is a two-bedroom property in Smethwick (B66 4TF). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 is 48.6% above the 2013 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Oct 2013

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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.

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

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£87,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 December 2013Most recent
£87,500

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.

16 Herbert James Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,389

Street avg £1,697

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 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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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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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