3 Acorn Close, West Bromwich, B70 8QB
About 3 Acorn Close
3 Acorn Close is a two-bedroom detached house in West Bromwich (B70 8QB). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 709 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 66 m² this is the 13th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 59–109 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (79 versus a worst of 60). The latest certificate (July 2010) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The latest certificate is from July 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 2005–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £102,000 sits 50% above the 2011 sale of £68,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£96/sq ft) was about 47.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
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Energy performance
3 Acorn Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jul 2020
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Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
3 Acorn Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
3 Acorn Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£102,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.5% per year over 6 years.
£68,000
Growth on file: -2.5% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
18 November 2011Most recent
£68,000
+4.6%over 3 years14 November 2008
£65,000
-18.2%over 3 years1 September 2005
£79,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in B70 8QB: £122,000 (2018–2001).
Versus other Acorn Close homes
On epc rating, 3 Acorn Close stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
79 (C)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 61 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.
Closest school
0.1 km
Lodge Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
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