25 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF
About 25 Herbert James Close
25 Herbert James Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Smethwick (B66 4TF). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) 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, 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 58 m² this is the 21st 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.
Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 11.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 35.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £127,500 in October 2024.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Energy performance
25 Herbert James Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation upgraded
Planning history
25 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 25 Herbert James Close
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
25 Herbert James Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£142,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 10 years.
£127,500
Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
31 October 2024Most recent
£127,500
+6.7%over 6 years7 December 2017
£119,500
+35.8%over 3 years18 June 2014
£88,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 4TF: £115,000 (2022–2018).
Nearby sales in B66 4TF
20 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
£120,00017 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF
Sold Jul 2018
£115,000
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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
On years held, 25 Herbert James Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,198
Street avg £1,671
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
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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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