What did 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ sell for?

85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ last sold for £214,000 in August 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in March 1997, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ?

Across 2 sales between March 1997 and August 2001, 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ rose from £145,000 to £214,000, a change of £69,000. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ?

85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ located?

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

Is 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ 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.

Which schools serve 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ?

The closest primary school to 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ is Penns Primary School (432m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Edmund Campion Catholic School (957m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ?

The closest rail stop to 85 Penns Lane, B72 1BJ is Chester Road Rail Station, 834m away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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85 Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1BJ

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About 85 Penns Lane

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85 Penns Lane is a property in Sutton Coldfield (B72 1BJ). It has council tax band F.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in August 2001. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year.

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Planning history

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2001)

£214,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

13 August 2001Most recent
£214,000
+47.6%over 4 years
27 March 1997
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B72 1BJ: £608,000 (2025–2021).

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Crime

114/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Chester Road Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Penns Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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