What kind of home is 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG?

51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG last change hands?

51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG last sold for £250,000 in January 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in December 2012, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2012 and January 2019, 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG rose from £155,000 to £250,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG?

The current EPC rating for 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2012. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG?

51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG use?

The latest EPC at 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG?

51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG in?

51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

Is 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG in a safe area?

Police records around 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG?

The closest primary school to 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG is Lindens Academy (174m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Streetly Academy (395m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG?

The closest bus stop to 51 Fordwater Road, B74 2BG is Burnett Road, 2.0km away.

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51 Fordwater Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2BG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 51 Fordwater Road

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

51 Fordwater Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 2BG). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2012) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The latest certificate is from June 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2012–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £334,000 is 33.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 50.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £250,000 in January 2019.

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
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

51 Fordwater Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Jun 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2012

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from May 2012

EPC improved fromD62toC69

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Fordwater Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Fordwater Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

51 Fordwater Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£250,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2019Most recent
£250,000
+61.3%over 6 years
19 December 2012
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 2BG: £318,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in B74 2BG

On the street

Versus other Fordwater Road homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 51 Fordwater Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,778

Street avg £2,607

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.0 km

Burnett Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lindens Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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