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56 Elmwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2DF

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
185 m²
1991 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 56 Elmwood Road

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

56 Elmwood Road is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 2DF). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 185 m² the property is well over the postcode median (95 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £570,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£286/sq ft) was about 42.6% 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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
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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)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromD59toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
46%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 56 Elmwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

56 Elmwood Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 56 Elmwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2DF

2decisions2extensions13documents1nearby
  1. Jul 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of two storey side and single storey side, rear and front extensions

    Council
    Sutton Coldfield
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    2016/04377/PA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 56 Elmwood Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£527,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£570,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 October 2025Most recent

    £570,000

    +150.0%over 10 years
  2. 3 March 2015

    £228,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 2DF: £370,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Elmwood Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

56 Elmwood Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,081

Street avg £2,477

Above

Floor Area

185 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 56 Elmwood 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
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.

Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.2 km

Burnett Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Streetly Academy. 22 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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