37 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF
About 37 Herbert James Close
37 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 (September 2021) 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 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 21.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£192/sq ft) was about 27.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £120,000.
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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
37 Herbert James Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
37 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 37 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
37 Herbert James Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£146,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 4 years.
£120,000
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
16 November 2018Most recent
£120,000
+29.0%over 4 years29 May 2014
£92,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in B66 4TF: £115,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in B66 4TF
25 Herbert James Close, Smethwick, B66 4TF
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£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
£115,00017 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 price per m², 37 Herbert James Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,069
Street avg £1,675
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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