What type of property is 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU?

1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU?

1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU last sold for £287,500 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU?

1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B72 1YU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU had any planning applications?

1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU?

1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU located?

1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B72 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU?

Police records around 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU 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 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU?

The closest primary school to 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU is Penns Primary School (335m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Edmund Campion Catholic School (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU?

The closest rail stop to 1 Darnford Close, B72 1YU is Chester Road Rail Station, 1.1km away. In total there are 3 rail stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Darnford Close, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1YU

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Darnford Close

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

1 Darnford Close is a detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B72 1YU). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £287,500 in April 2025. At 67 m² it sits well below the postcode median (112 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £337,000 is 17.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£399/sq ft) was about 67.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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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

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 October 2034

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Darnford Close, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1YU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Darnford Close, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1YU

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Feb 2026
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to supported living accommodation for single adult with learning difficulties (Use Class C2)
Council
Sutton Coldfield
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
2025/04649/PA
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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.

1 Darnford Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£337,000

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Last sold (2025)

£287,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 April 2025Most recent
£287,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B72 1YU: £350,500 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in B72 1YU

On the street

Versus other Darnford Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Darnford Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,291

Street avg £3,294

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly 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

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Crime

114/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Chester Road Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Penns Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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