What kind of home is 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP?

31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP last change hands?

31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP last sold for £120,000 in July 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP?

The current EPC rating for 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP?

31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B70 6QP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP use?

The latest EPC at 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP?

31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP 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.

Which area is 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP in?

31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP sits in West Bromwich. It falls within the B70 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP?

Police records around 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP?

The closest primary school to 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (494m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandwell Academy (887m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP?

The closest underground stop to 31 Roebuck Lane, B70 6QP is Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro), 224m away. The nearest rail option is Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station, 948m away.

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31 Roebuck Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6QP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31 Roebuck Lane

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

31 Roebuck Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in West Bromwich (B70 6QP). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in July 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 sits 103.3% above the 2009 sale of £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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Jun 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

10%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2023from May 2011

EPC improved fromE48toD68

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Roebuck Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Roebuck Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

12applications 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 July 2009Most recent
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B70 6QP: £270,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in B70 6QP

On the street

Versus other Roebuck Lane homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 31 Roebuck Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,304

Street avg £1,482

On par

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above

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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 West Bromwich district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.5 km

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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