What kind of home is 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP?

124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP is a detached house.

When did 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP last change hands?

124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP last sold for £385,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £290,000 in February 2003, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2003 and October 2019, 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP rose from £290,000 to £385,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP?

The current EPC rating for 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP?

124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP has a recorded floor area of 222 m² (2,390 sq ft). That makes it about 63% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B72 1BP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP use?

The latest EPC at 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP?

124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP in?

124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B72 postcode district.

Is 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP in a safe area?

Police records around 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP 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 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP?

The closest primary school to 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP is Penns Primary School (237m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Edmund Campion Catholic School (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP?

The closest rail stop to 124a, Penns Lane, B72 1BP is Chester Road Rail Station, 1.0km away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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124a, Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1BP

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

222 m²

2390 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 124a

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

124a is a detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B72 1BP). It has a recorded floor area of 222 m² (around 2390 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump.

At 222 m² the property is well over the postcode median (132 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2003–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £716,000 sits 86% above the 2019 sale of £385,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 26.1% below the postcode norm. Sold October 2019 for £385,000.

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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.

124a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

14.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 June 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 124a, Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

124a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

124a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£716,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£385,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2019Most recent
£385,000
+32.8%over 16 years
10 February 2003
£290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B72 1BP: £417,000 (2026–2017).

Nearby sales in B72 1BP

On the street

Versus other Penns Lane homes

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

124a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,734

Street avg £2,777

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Floor Area

222 m²

Street avg 140 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

14.0 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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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Crime

114/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Chester Road Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Penns Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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