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1a, Oak Lane, West Bromwich, B70 8PW

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in West Bromwich (B70 8PW). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 87 m² it's 19.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 14 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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Everything you need to know about 1a

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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 5)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromE41toF32
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
44%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2015from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromF32toD58
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%36%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2016from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromD58toC76
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Feb 2025from Nov 2016
EPC improved fromC76toD61
Low Energy Lighting
54%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Oak Lane, West Bromwich, B70 8PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Dec 2015
    Full
    In report

    Retention of 1 No. bedroom studio flat.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/15/58666
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B70 8PW: £137,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Oak Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1a

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.
£176k

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B70 8PW

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1 Margaret Street

B70 8LE

£161k

1 Wickham Square

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£160k

1 Richard Street West

B70 8AL

£157k

1 Albion Road

B70 8QX

£156k

1 Hazelbeech Road

B70 8QF

3 bed
£152k

1 Lambert End

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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.
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

0.3 km

Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.1 km

Lodge Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

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