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5 Fordwater Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2BQ

5 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Fordwater Road

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

5 Fordwater Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 2BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Sold November 2019 for £260,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £337,000 is 29.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 50.6% 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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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(1 of 2)
Apr 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from May 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
10%87%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Fordwater Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Fordwater Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£337,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£260,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 November 2019Most recent

    £260,000

    +19.3%over 3 years

  2. 19 June 2016

    £218,000

    +18.5%over 2 years

  3. 8 August 2013

    £184,000

    +5.7%over 7 years

  4. 6 June 2006

    £174,000

    +143.4%over 7 years

  5. 28 March 1999

    £71,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 2BQ: £290,000 (2025–2018).

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.

Price per m²

£2,766

Street avg £2,349

Above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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.
£354k

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1 Field Maple Road, Streetly

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3 bed
£387k

1 Beacon View Drive

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3 bed1 bath
£395k

1 Chester Road, Streetly

B74 2HP

3 bed1 bath
£401k

1 Brabham Crescent

B74 2BN

3 bed2 bath
£683k

1 Barker Road

B74 2NY

3 bed1 bath
£470k

1 Blue Cedar Drive, Streetly

B74 2AE

4 bed2 bath
£600k

1 Centurion Drive, Streetly

B74 2BF

4 bed
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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5 Fordwater Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2BQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.