What type of property is 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG?

8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG last change hands?

8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG last sold for £230,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £182,500 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and October 2020, 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG rose from £182,500 to £230,000, a change of £47,500. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG?

8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG have?

8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in May 2018 under ref. DC/18/61669. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG?

8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG located?

8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG sits in West Bromwich. It falls within the B70 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG?

Police records around 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG 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.

Which schools serve 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG?

The closest primary school to 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG is Lyng Primary School (419m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandwell College (399m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG?

The closest underground stop to 8 Downing Crescent, B70 7DG is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), 227m away. The nearest rail option is Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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8 Downing Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 7DG

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Downing Crescent

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

8 Downing Crescent is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in West Bromwich (B70 7DG). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 is 28.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 29.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £230,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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.

8 Downing Crescent sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Downing Crescent, West Bromwich, B70 7DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Downing Crescent has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

May 2018
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Agent
a.i.architecture
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
DC/18/61669
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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 8 Downing Crescent was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£230,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2020Most recent
£230,000
+26.0%over 8 years
10 May 2012
£182,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B70 7DG: £171,950 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in B70 7DG

On the street

Versus other Downing Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Downing Crescent is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£1,917

Street avg £1,574

Strongly above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 12 years

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sandwell College. 34 schools nearby.

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