What kind of home is 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE?

32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE last change hands?

32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE last sold for £385,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE have?

The current EPC rating for 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE?

32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B74 3BE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE use?

The latest EPC at 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE have?

32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in November 2024 under ref. 24/00923/FUH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE?

32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE in?

32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE sits in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield. It falls within the B74 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE?

Police records around 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE 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 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE?

The closest primary school to 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE is Little Aston Primary Academy (133m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arthur Terry School (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE?

The closest bus stop to 32 Forge Lane, B74 3BE is Forge Lane, 186m away. The nearest rail option is Blake Street Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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32 Forge Lane, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BE

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 32 Forge Lane

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

32 Forge Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield (B74 3BE). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 84.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £385,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Nov 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Forge Lane, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 32 Forge Lane, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BE

1decisions1extensions9documents

Nov 2024
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of rear extension with a lantern roof, first floor extension of existing bathroom and installation of a front porch.
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
24/00923/FUH
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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.

32 Forge Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£391,000

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Last sold (2024)

£385,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 June 2024Most recent
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B74 3BE: £450,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in B74 3BE

On the street

Versus other Forge Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

32 Forge Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,053

Street avg £3,586

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Forge Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Little Aston Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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