What kind of home is 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB?

1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB sell for?

1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB last sold for £765,000 in January 2015, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £595,000 in July 2010, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB?

Across 2 sales between July 2010 and January 2015, 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB rose from £595,000 to £765,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB?

1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB has a recorded floor area of 293 m² (3,154 sq ft), around 59 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB?

1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB in?

1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

Is 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB show an average of 101 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB?

The closest primary school to 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB is Coppice Primary School (603m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (948m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB?

The closest rail stop to 1a, Bracebridge Road, B74 2SB is Four Oaks Rail Station, 433m away. The nearest bus option is Methodist Church, 3.0km away.

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1a, Bracebridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2SB

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

293 m²

3154 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a five-bedroom detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 2SB). It has a recorded floor area of 293 m² (around 3154 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2010–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,276,000 sits 66.8% above the 2015 sale of £765,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 23.5% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in January 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5

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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.

1a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE39toD61

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

1%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2015from Jun 2014

Low Energy Lighting

40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2026from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD56toC75

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Bracebridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

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.

Current estimate

£1,276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£765,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2015Most recent
£765,000
+28.6%over 4 years
4 July 2010
£595,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 2SB: £1,200,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in B74 2SB

On the street

Versus other Bracebridge Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,611

Street avg £3,587

Strongly below

Floor Area

293 m²

Street avg 306 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 10 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.7 t/year

Street avg 17.2 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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Four Oaks Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Coppice Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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