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16 Princes Gate, West Bromwich, B70 6HU

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Overview

About 16 Princes Gate

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

16 Princes Gate is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in West Bromwich (B70 6HU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. At 55 m² this is the 53rd smallest of 63 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–60 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 63 units on file.

Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £120,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Princes Gate

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromC69toD61
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Sept 2019
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Princes Gate, West Bromwich, B70 6HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Princes Gate has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

12applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 16 Princes Gate

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.

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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.

Latest sale on 16 Princes Gate was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 July 2024Most recent

    £120,000

    +25.7%over 19 years

  2. 14 October 2004

    £95,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in B70 6HU: £100,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Princes Gate homes

Four headline reads against 62 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Princes Gate is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,182

Street avg £1,930

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Princes Gate

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£186k

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1 Arthur Street

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2 bed
£111k

1 Princes Gate

B70 6HU

1 bed1 bath
£195k

1 Ida Road

B70 6EQ

3 bed1 bath
£242k

1 Fitzguy Close

B70 6RU

3 bed
£258k

1 Paganal Drive

B70 6RL

3 bed1 bath
£285k

1 Francis Street

B70 6NL

3 bed1 bath
£300k

1 Offini Close

B70 6TA

3 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the West Bromwich district page.
Full West Bromwich report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.6 km

King George V Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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