What kind of home is 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ?

8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ is a detached house.

What did 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ sell for?

8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ last sold for £1,631,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £916,300 in November 2018, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2018 and May 2023, 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ rose from £916,300 to £1,631,000, a change of £714,700. That works out to roughly +13.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ?

8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ has a recorded floor area of 275 m² (2,960 sq ft). That makes it about 61% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in B74 2XZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ have?

8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ?

8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ 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 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ in?

8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ sits in Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district.

Is 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ is Mere Green Primary School (695m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (459m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ?

The closest rail stop to 8 Alston Close, B74 2XZ is Four Oaks Rail Station, 806m away. The nearest bus option is Methodist Church, 2.2km away.

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8 Alston Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2XZ

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

275 m²

2960 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Alston Close

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

8 Alston Close is a detached house in Sutton Coldfield (B74 2XZ). It has a recorded floor area of 275 m² (around 2960 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

At 275 m² the property is well over the postcode median (171 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£551/sq ft) was about 135.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £1,631,000 in May 2023.

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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.

8 Alston Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alston Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2XZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2024
Conditions
In report
Application to determine the details of condition number 3 (Sample Materials) attached to planning approval 2024/01979/PA.
Council
Sutton Coldfield
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
2024/04483/PA
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May 2024
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of first floor dormer windows to side and rear elevations.
Council
Sutton Coldfield
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
2024/01979/PA
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What's in 8 Alston Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2XZ's planning history?

2 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Alston Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,736,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,631,000

Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

1 May 2023Most recent
£1,631,000
+78.0%over 4 years
30 November 2018
£916,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 2XZ: £430,000 (2024–1996).

Nearby sales in B74 2XZ

On the street

Versus other Alston Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Alston Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Below

Floor Area

275 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Four Oaks Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Arthur Terry School. 11 schools nearby.

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