When did 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS last change hands?

1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS last sold for £2,200,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £595,000 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and February 2022, 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS rose from £595,000 to £2,200,000, a change of £1,605,000. That works out to roughly +17.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2012 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS has a recorded floor area of 445 m² (4,790 sq ft), around 89 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS use?

The latest EPC at 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS has 4 planning records on file (3 approved, 1 refused), most recent in November 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS in?

1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS sits in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

Police records around 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS 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 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

The closest primary school to 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS is Mere Green Primary School (630m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (589m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

The closest rail stop to 1 The Fordrough, B74 2XS is Four Oaks Rail Station, 613m away. The nearest bus option is Methodist Church, 2.4km away.

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1 The Fordrough, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2XS

EPC B4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

445 m²

4790 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band F

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Overview

About 1 The Fordrough

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

1 The Fordrough is a five-bedroom detached house in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield (B74 2XS). It has a recorded floor area of 445 m² (around 4790 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2015) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Across 2014–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.6% per year. Sold February 2022 for £2,200,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4

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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.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 30 November 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Dec 2012

EPC improved fromE45toB85

Heating System

Warm AirHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SecondaryHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Fordrough, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2XS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 1 The Fordrough, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2XS

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Jul 2013
Outline
Outcome in report
Outline planning application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of 2 no. dwelling houses to determine scale only
Council
Sutton Coldfield
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
2013/03007/PA
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ExtensionNov 2014Decision
ConditionsOct 2014Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2014.

Current estimate

£2,002,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£2,200,000

Growth on file: 17.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

23 February 2022Most recent
£2,200,000
+269.7%over 8 years
24 January 2014
£595,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in B74 2XS: £925,000 (2024–2015).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Four Oaks Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Arthur Terry School. 12 schools nearby.

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