What kind of home is 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN?

17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN last change hands?

17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN last sold for £105,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in May 1999, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1999 and September 2014, 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN rose from £30,000 to £105,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN?

The current EPC rating for 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN?

17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN use?

The latest EPC at 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN?

17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN in?

17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN sits in West Bromwich. It falls within the B70 postcode district.

Is 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN 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 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN?

The closest primary school to 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN is Hanbury Primary School (146m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shireland Biomedical Utc (682m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN?

The closest underground stop to 17 Gads Lane, B70 8QN is Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro), 355m away. The nearest rail option is Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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17 Gads Lane, West Bromwich, B70 8QN

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Gads Lane

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

17 Gads Lane is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in West Bromwich (B70 8QN). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 sits 74.3% above the 2014 sale of £105,000. 12 years since the last transfer (September 2014).

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
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jul 2014

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Gads Lane, West Bromwich, B70 8QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Gads Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£105,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

4 September 2014Most recent
£105,000
+250.0%over 15 years
6 May 1999
£30,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in B70 8QN: £91,500 (2020–1998).

Nearby sales in B70 8QN

On the street

Versus other Gads Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 17 Gads Lane runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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

0.4 km

Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hanbury Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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