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17 Fordwater Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2BQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 17 Fordwater Road

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

17 Fordwater Road is a semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 2BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

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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.
Current Certificate
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 December 2034

8 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Fordwater Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Fordwater Road 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.

17 Fordwater Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 2BQ: £285,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Fordwater Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Fordwater Road

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

1 Colt Close

B74 2EA

£354k

1 Finch Drive

B74 2ET

3 bed1 bath
£364k

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

1.9 km

Burnett Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lindens Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Fordwater Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2BQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.