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1 Kempson Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1HJ

Extendable3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Kempson Avenue

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

1 Kempson Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B72 1HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 110 m² it sits well below the postcode median (164 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £496,000 is 17.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 67% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £422,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Kempson Avenue

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Kempson Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 1 Kempson Avenue in 2025.

  1. Sept 2025
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Installation of loft conversion with dormer windows to front and roof lights to front and rear

    Council
    Sutton Coldfield
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    2025/04046/PA
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2025
    Loft ConversionOutline
    In report

    Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed rear dormer as part of loft conversion works with roof lights to front.

    Council
    Sutton Coldfield
    Reference
    2025/03997/PA
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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 1998.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£422,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 December 2020Most recent

    £422,000

    +1.7%over 2 years
  2. 12 August 2018

    £415,000

    +205.1%over 19 years
  3. 4 December 1998

    £136,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B72 1HJ: £535,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other Kempson Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Kempson Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,836

Street avg £2,940

Above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Kempson Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Wylde Green Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Maney Hill Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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