Oakhurst Grange, Flat 6, 353 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1DL
About Oakhurst Grange
Oakhurst Grange is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B72 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Period features are noted in the property record. At 41 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 7 units on EPC record in Oakhurst Grange, where floor areas span 37–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom.
Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 sits 91.4% above the 2016 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 23.3% below the postcode norm. At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (160 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Solar panelsYes
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water efficiency improved
External or internal wall insulation added
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Heating controls changed
Planning history
Oakhurst Grange has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
£134,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 21 years.
£70,000
Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
21 March 2016Most recent
£70,000
+48.1%over 20 years30 March 1995
£47,250
Median price across the last 5 sales in B72 1DL: £175,000 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in B72 1DL
345 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1DL
Sold Sept 2024
£860,000Oakhurst Grange, Flat 5, 353 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1DL
Sold Dec 2023
£175,000Oakhurst Grange, Flat 3, 353 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1DL
Sold Oct 2021
£105,000Oakhurst Grange, Flat 7, 353 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1DL
Sold Oct 2020
£115,000347 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1DL
Sold Jul 2020
£470,000
Versus other Birmingham Road homes
Oakhurst Grange is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£1,707
Street avg £2,363
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 45 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.6 km
Chester Road Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.3 km
Wylde Green Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
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