What kind of home is 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD?

42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD?

42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD last sold for £89,950 in July 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £51,000 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD?

Across 3 sales between December 1996 and July 2002, 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD rose from £51,000 to £89,950, a change of £38,950. That works out to roughly +10.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD have?

The current EPC rating for 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD?

42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B72 1BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD use?

The latest EPC at 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD?

42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD 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 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD in?

42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B72 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD?

Police records around 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD show an average of 114 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD?

The closest primary school to 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD is Wylde Green Primary School (387m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Edmund Campion Catholic School (742m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD?

The closest rail stop to 42 Penns Lane, B72 1BD is Chester Road Rail Station, 483m away. In total there are 4 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1BD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 42 Penns Lane

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

42 Penns Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sutton Coldfield (B72 1BD). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in July 2002. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 sits 151.3% above the 2002 sale of £89,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 34.5% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Penns Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Penns Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£89,950

Growth on file: 10.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2002Most recent
£89,950
+41.7%over 2 years
27 April 2000
£63,500
+24.5%over 3 years
15 December 1996
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B72 1BD: £265,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in B72 1BD

On the street

Versus other Penns Lane homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 42 Penns Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,304

Street avg £2,513

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Sutton Coldfield district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

114/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Chester Road Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Wylde Green Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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