What kind of home is 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT?

52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT last change hands?

52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT last sold for £225,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £59,950 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 1997 and March 2025, 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT rose from £59,950 to £225,000, a change of £165,050. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT?

The current EPC rating for 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT?

52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT use?

The latest EPC at 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT?

52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT 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 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT in?

52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B72 postcode district.

What is crime like near 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT?

Police records around 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT 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 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT?

The closest primary school to 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT is Holland House Infant School and Nursery (217m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plantsbrook School (300m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT?

The closest rail stop to 52 Lower Queen Street, B72 1RT is Sutton Coldfield Rail Station, 570m away. In total there are 4 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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52 Lower Queen Street, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RT

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 52 Lower Queen Street

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

52 Lower Queen Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sutton Coldfield (B72 1RT). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £225,000. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 75% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Open-plan layoutYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 September 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Oct 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%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 52 Lower Queen Street, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 Lower Queen Street 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£225,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

5 March 2025Most recent
£225,000
+49.0%over 10 years
18 September 2014
£151,000
+75.6%over 12 years
30 May 2002
£86,000
+43.5%over 4 years
28 August 1997
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in B72 1RT: £240,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in B72 1RT

On the street

Versus other Lower Queen Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

52 Lower Queen Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,309

Street avg £2,403

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

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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

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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

0.6 km

Sutton Coldfield Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Holland House Infant School and Nursery. 22 schools nearby.

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