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5 Rowton Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2AG

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 41
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Rowton Drive

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

5 Rowton Drive is a semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 2AG). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump.

At 100 m² it's 16.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Rowton Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E41
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 October 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Nov 2008
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ESolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Rowton Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Rowton Drive has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

5 Rowton Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 2AG: £336,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Rowton Drive homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Rowton Drive runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

41 (E)

Street avg 53 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.7 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Rowton Drive

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£320k

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B74 2ET

3 bed1 bath
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1 Field Maple Road, Streetly

B74 2AD

3 bed
£387k

1 Beacon View Drive

B74 2AW

3 bed1 bath
£395k

1 Chester Road, Streetly

B74 2HP

3 bed1 bath
£401k

1 Brabham Crescent

B74 2BN

3 bed2 bath
£404k

1 Earlswood Drive

B74 2NG

£445k

1 Compton Drive

B74 2DA

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.
Full Sutton Coldfield report

Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.7 km

Burnett Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Lindens Academy. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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