What type of property is 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS is a 4-bedroom detached house.

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

2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS last sold for £950,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS have?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS is F with a score of 32 out of 100, lodged in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS has a recorded floor area of 251 m² (2,702 sq ft), around 63 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B74 2XS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS have?

The most recent planning decision at 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS was a refusal for new build (ref. 2025/01526/PA) in September 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

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

Where is 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 The Fordrough, B74 2XS?

The closest rail stop to 2 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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2 The Fordrough, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2XS

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

251 m²

2702 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 32

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 The Fordrough

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

2 The Fordrough is a four-bedroom detached house in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield (B74 2XS). It has a recorded floor area of 251 m² (around 2702 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows an F (score 32), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 64), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 47.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £950,000.

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

2 The Fordrough's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Jul 2023

Current Certificate

Jul 2013

EPC Rating

F32

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

15.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 30 July 2023

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

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

A recent planning application at 2 The Fordrough was refused — worth checking the council file.

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

2decisions36documents1nearby

Dec 2024
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Erection of 2no. 5-bed detached dwellings with integral garages
Council
Sutton Coldfield
Documents
23 docs on file
Reference
2024/04818/PA
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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.

Current estimate

£1,017,000

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Last sold (2024)

£950,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 March 2024Most recent
£950,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in B74 2XS: £900,000 (2022–2014).

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Area

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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

0.6 km

Four Oaks Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Arthur Terry School. 12 schools nearby.

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